Established Camping
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Campground — New River State Park
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Campground is located near New River State Park in North Carolina. The area features rolling hills and forested terrain, providing a natural setting for campers. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer, and nearby attractions include the New River, which offers opportunities for canoeing and fishing.
Description
State Park
New River State Park
The U.S. 221 Access Area, at river mile 15, is located eight miles northeast of Jefferson and may be reached by US Hwy 221.
Sites are WALK-IN/PADDLE-IN, about 250-300 yds. from the parking area. Accessible drinking water. Picnic table and fire ring at each site
Location
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Campground — New River State Park is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Jefferson take US 221/Hwy 16 N. for 4.7 miles to Tom Fowler Rd, turn right on Tom Fowler Rd and go 1.3 miles and dead end at Old US 221, turn left for 2.6 miles to park entrance on the right.
Coordinates
36.414044 N
81.389622 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 23 min from Winston-Salem
- 1 hr 51 min from Johnson City
- 1 hr 56 min from Kingsport
- 2 hrs 2 min from Blacksburg
