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
**221 Access :** GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.46768, -81.34035 36°28'4"N, 81°20'25"W **221 Access Address and Directions:** 358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 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. **Wagoner Access** GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.414044, -81.389622 N 36 degrees, 24 minutes, 50.6 seconds W 81 degrees, 23 minutes, 22.6 seconds **Wagoner Access Address and Directions:** 1477 Wagoner Access Road, Jefferson, NC 28640 From Jefferson take NC-16S/US 88 E for 4.6 miles, turn right onto Wagoner Access Rd and go 1.2 miles until you enter the park.
Address
358 New River State Park Road
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Coordinates
36.414044 N
81.389622 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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- AT&TFair
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
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