With full hookups and direct river access, French Broad River Campground accommodates RVs up to 32 feet alongside tent sites. The privately managed facility requires phone reservations and allows pets throughout the grounds.
Sites sit directly along the French Broad River, with some positioned close enough to hear the water flow continuously. Kelsey G. notes "You can't get any close to the water, being right on the French Broad River." A train crosses the river periodically throughout the night, with its headlight visible as it rounds the bend. Sites include fire rings and picnic tables, though the gravel surfaces can be uneven. The campground mixes short-term visitors with permanent residents in older RVs.
Campers launch kayaks directly from their sites for multi-hour float trips downstream. The river provides tubing access, with several outfitters running shuttles from nearby Asheville. Glass scattered along the small beach area requires footwear when accessing the water. A single bathhouse serves approximately 20 sites, featuring basic facilities with warm water showers.
The facility sits minutes from Asheville's urban amenities, including grocery stores and restaurants. Bass Pro Shops Bristol, TN provides another camping option 4.8 miles southeast. Road access remains straightforward year-round. Office hours appear limited, so campers should bring their own firewood rather than relying on on-site purchases.
French Broad River Campground works best for RV travelers and tent campers who prioritize water access over pristine facilities, particularly those planning river activities or using the location as a base for exploring the greater Asheville region.
Location
Private CampgroundFrench Broad River Campground - Permanently Closed is located in Virginia
Address
1030 Old Marshall Hwy
Asheville, VA 28804
Coordinates
36.62955636420253 N
82.32517629932482 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
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
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 31 min from Kingsport, TN
- 36 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 10 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 39 min from Asheville, NC


























