Sitting along the New River in Crumpler, North Carolina, Twin Rivers Family Campground runs open from late April through late October and gives campers a mix of site types: full hookup RV spots near the entrance, standard tent sites, and more primitive sites that follow a dirt road around the base of the mountain down to river level. The access road into the primitive area is rough enough that at least a few campers have noted concern about washout potential after rain. That said, the payoff is direct river frontage, with some sites just steps from the water.
River activities drive most visits here. Tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing all get mentioned across reviews, and the New River runs right alongside the campground rather than at a distance. Primitive site 14 gets a specific callout for a rock overhang and easy water access. The campground has a bathhouse in the RV section, while the primitive area has more basic facilities. Firewood and ice delivery to sites is a noted perk, as is daily trash pickup. "The river is awesome and the staff is extremely friendly," notes Glen W., which aligns with multiple reviews praising the owner by name.
One detail worth knowing before arrival: a previous reviewer flagged that a change in ownership brought sites considerably closer together than they once were. Cell coverage is limited, so plan accordingly. The campground accepts reservations and allows pets. Nearby, Riverside Canoe and Campground and River Country Campground & RV Park provide additional river-access options in the same stretch of Ashe County. Book early for summer weekends, as the campground also hosts organized events that fill the grounds.
Description
Twin Rivers Campground is North Carolina's best kept secret! Nestled on the South Fork of the New River, you are only a 20 minute walk from the confluence of the North and South Forks of the second oldest river in the world! In 1997 President Clinton declared the New River a National Heritage River. The title is a created designation for rivers that have historic and scenic value, and it is intended to highlight the way rivers unite the regions through which they flow.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTwin Rivers Family Campground is located in North Carolina near Crumpler
Directions
From center of town: Go 1 mi S on US16, then 2 mi NE on Chestnut Hill Rd (SR-1567), then 2-1/2 mi NE on Geo McMillan Rd (SR-1565), then 1 mi NW on Garvey Bridge.
Address
1863 Garvey Bridge Rd
Crumpler, NC 28617
Coordinates
36.53841065 N
81.34744167 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 34 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 1 hr 40 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 45 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 46 min from Blacksburg, VA
