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Campgrounds along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia provide diverse camping experiences across both North Carolina and Virginia sections. Established sites like Doughton Park Campground offer tent and RV camping directly on the parkway at milepost 239, while Stone Mountain State Park provides more developed facilities with electric hookups, showers and cabin options. The region includes both higher-elevation sites with cooler temperatures and valley locations near rivers and creeks, accommodating everything from basic tent camping to full-hookup RV sites.
Access to many campgrounds is seasonal, with most Blue Ridge Parkway facilities operating from May through October. Campgrounds at higher elevations provide relief from summer heat but may experience unexpected weather changes. "A lovely weekend by the parkway! The proximity to the parkway was great. So many hikes and views," noted one visitor about Doughton Park. While many campgrounds offer water sources and toilets, amenities vary significantly between locations. Cell service is generally limited throughout the region, particularly in more remote areas. Reservations are recommended during peak summer and fall color seasons, as campgrounds often fill quickly during these periods.
The camping experience varies widely across elevation levels. Mountaintop campgrounds like Doughton Park offer panoramic views and cooler temperatures, attracting visitors seeking escape from summer heat. As one camper observed, "Doughton park campground is absolutely beautiful! The elevation is high enough to have escaped hot summer days elsewhere." Wildlife sightings, particularly deer, are common at many campgrounds in the region. Basin Cove offers a more primitive backcountry experience with a one-mile hike to reach campsites. Several campgrounds feature access to hiking trails directly from campsites, including connections to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and other regional trail systems. Despite their rustic nature, many campgrounds maintain clean facilities with picnic tables and fire rings, though some reviewers note facilities reflect the older nature of the park system.
"Great park with large sites and plenty of space between sites.Bathrooms were clean and we'll maintained.plenty of hiking and creek wading opportunities as well as fishing.also the Blue Ridge Parkway is"
"We stayed here one night passing through on our 3 week trip of SHEN NP, Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains NP."
from $17 - $72 / night
Check Availability"This campground is quiet, shaded, and right on the blue Ridge parkway. It's high in elevation so it's cooler than the surrounding areas. There are trails you can hike from camp."
"Friendly and picturesque campground on the blue ridge parkway. One side for tents, with RVs across the parkway."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"We were too far away from the water to walk, so we missed out on that, which we were looking forward to, but overall a really nice experience."
"You have to walk in but the park provides little carts and wheelbarrows. The sites and the bathhouse are very well maintained. The park host, Tom Keller, was just fantastic."
from $27 - $72 / night
Check Availability"With camping just a moderate day hike away from Mount Rogers, the highest point in Virginia, this campground is a hiker's paradise."
"Campground Review: There are two campgrounds in Grayson Highland SP which is located by The Mouth Of Wilson, VA, near the North Carolina border."
from $27 - $98 / night
Check Availability"Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway this campground is a great out of the way destination. Offers full hookup as well as tent camping. Quiet and very clean. Highly recommended !"
"I picked this campground because it was very close to Blue Ridge Parkway. My plan was to ride my motorcycle through this beautiful area of NC, but the rain didn't cooperate this trip."
"Swimming, kayaking, boat launch, small hiking trail. Sites have a fire pit, picnic table (it’s really heavy!) and a grill. I loved how each site is fairly unique."
"My wife and I biked/ ran the trails nearby. Our dogs loved walking around the campground. Some nice wooded tent sites that a very large areas. Our spot was a two level site."
from $20 - $85 / night
Check Availability"Twin rivers campground is located in Crumpler NC on the river. It is a primitive campground with both RV and tent sites. "
"It seems a little bit of a sketchy drive into the primitive sites, but no one had any problems as far as I know—we certainly didn’t!"
"The grounds are adjacent to the Stone Mountain State Park. Very fun long weekend at a family friendly campground. Would definitely camp here again!"
"Stayed there for a weekend, great location close to Stone Mtn park. Hiked from there into the state park. Very clean kept campground and nice owner"
"Near a creek as well. Just follow the basin creek trail for about a mile and then cross bridge."
"This camp ground is very small and on the side of a very quiet road next to beautiful fields with breath taking views it has no paved roads so bring a truck or suv sedans will get stuck easily there is"
"It offers RV, drive in and hike in tent sites and also teepee camping."
"There is a place to wash dishes outside as well. Fantastic walking trails - some parts quite steep but we got a good workout through the woods on the property."
from $25 - $136 / night
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GuideNeed an overnight stay on 81/77 this is the place. Booked is call them complete the reservation via Campspot app which they use so I had to download it. Place had plenty of sites pull through which I didnt need but they were so accommodating. I had a perfect view of mountains and cow pasture Relaxation and sleep close to bathhouse and office. They also have propane fill for your camper
GuideDriving 14 1/2 hrs I was cooked called and had the most easiest booking. There was a sites available so I booked it. Needless to say I got there in the dark and a kind person helped me to my site and got me backed in. Soo exhausted I hooked up electric only hit the bed passed out
ScoutGreat location , clean bathhouse
ScoutGreat camping spot! Road isn’t horrible going up but there are some rougher areas toward the end of the road. Gorgeous sunset and sunrise spot! Fire rings seemed fairly abundant at the pull offs.
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
TravelerThe road was very bumpy but I got up on my 2WD Honda Odyssey. A couple people came during the day to take photos, but the night was peaceful. A couple campsites on the drive up, less secluded though. View was gorgeous and the sunset was amazing. Amazing spot for stargazing.
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
ScoutWe brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
ScoutOur group of about 20 rented nearly every cabin at Doe River Landing for my friend's wedding weekend, with the reception held on site. The cabins were nice and well-equipped, and the only other guests were in a cabin half a mile away through the woods. Unfortunately, the hosts ruined the stay. One night, some of us were playing hide and seek in an area that wasn't blocked off or against any rule. The host's husband came speeding in at roughly 30 mph(the posted limit is 5), jumped out of his truck screaming that he"will not have child hooligans running around the campground," told us to"go back to the motel we crawled out of," and demanded to see our parents— despite all of us being adults in our twenties. He then peeled out so aggressively he sprayed gravel at us and our cars. It wasn't even quiet hours, and we weren't disturbing anyone. Afterward, the host called us again, passive-aggressive, and questioned our ages— even though you have to be 21 just to rent a cabin there. The property is lovely, but the hosts' behavior put a real damper on what should have been a joyful wedding celebration. It's a shame they treat people paying good money this way. We won't be back.
The Blue Ridge Parkway camping region spans elevations between 650-3,500 feet, creating distinct temperature differences throughout the area. Summer temperatures often remain 10-15 degrees cooler at higher elevations than surrounding valleys. Weather patterns can shift rapidly along the ridgeline, with mountain-specific microclimates affecting campground conditions.
Hiking to waterfalls: Stone Mountain State Park Campground offers excellent access to waterfall hiking trails. "Beautiful campground, amazing hikes & waterfalls and the best stargazing you could ask for," notes Emily D. The park features multiple waterfalls accessible via trail systems of varying difficulty.
Mountain biking: COE W Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground provides direct access to bike trails. "Bike riding in the park is fun and there are plenty of areas to bike," says Martha S. The campground connects to several miles of shoreline trails suitable for intermediate riders.
Fishing opportunities: Twin Rivers Family Campground sits at the junction of two rivers with good fishing access. "The river is awesome and the staff is extremely friendly," mentions Glen W. Anglers can catch smallmouth bass and trout depending on the season and water conditions.
Wildlife viewing: Grayson Highlands State Park is known for its wild ponies. "Hit the trails to see some wild ponies and scenic balds. Weather is unpredictable, so pack a raincoat and warm clothes just in case," advises Danielle H. Morning and evening hours offer the best viewing opportunities.
Creek access: Twin Rivers Family Campground provides direct water access. "Our site was right on the river. There are some permanent sites, tent sites, RV sites, and several primitive sites," shares Kevin A. Many sites feature fire rings positioned close to the water for ambient sound while camping.
Mountain top locations: Blue Bear Mountain Camp sits at high elevation, providing cooler summer temperatures. "The elevation is high so it's cooler than the surrounding areas. The constant light breeze and lack of mosquitoes is a treat," notes Raven B. The campground maintains temperatures 10-15 degrees cooler than nearby towns during summer months.
Clean facilities: Hickory Ridge Campground at Grayson Highlands maintains well-kept bathroom facilities. "Bathrooms are clean with flush toilets and showers," reports Jean C. The campground undergoes daily maintenance with frequent cleaning schedules.
Primitive backcountry options: Basin Cove Campground offers truly remote sites. "The hike in is excellent, as it follows the river along the way. There is NO clean water source, you have to bring a filter system with you," advises Julie L. This campground requires a one-mile hike to access and maintains strict pack-in, pack-out policies.
Seasonal availability: Most parkway campgrounds operate on limited schedules. "The Doughton Park campground off of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a great place to spend the night without if you are driving along the Parkway and don't want to venture too far off course," explains Kelsey M., noting it would "close for the season on November 4."
Water access limitations: Sandy Creek Family Campground has limited water hookups. "Had a nice site on a little creek. Owner was nice," shares Brian B., but warns about facilities: "the shower house was the worst of any campground I have ever seen."
Permit requirements: Several backcountry sites require advance permits. Basin Cove requires that "you have to make a reservation with the park office for your site and drop by the ranger station to pick up your permit," according to Julie L.
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds involves unpaved roads. Blue Bear Mountain Camp has "narrow and would be difficult to get a large camper up there, although there were lots of large ones there," says Kristen J. Many access roads remain unmaintained during winter months.
Playground availability: Raccoon Holler Campground offers extensive recreation facilities. "Family-friendly campground with plenty of fun activities for kids. Playground, fishing pond, disc golf, recreation and game area, and ice cream trailer," mentions Joy B. The playground includes equipment suitable for children of various ages.
Stream play areas: Sandy Creek Family Campground features safe water play zones. "The kids enjoyed playing in the creek and on the playground," notes Ann H. Water depths remain shallow enough for wading during normal conditions.
Educational opportunities: Hickory Ridge Campground provides nature programs. "Plenty to keep kids and adults alike entertained, whether it's exploring the homestead area, looking for ponies, taking short hikes, geocaching, or playing games on the open field area," explains Jean C. Programs typically run daily during peak summer months.
Campsite spacing: Blue Bear Mountain Camp offers well-separated sites. "The campsites are very spaced out," reports Kristen J. This creates natural boundaries between sites for families concerned about privacy.
Dump station access: Stone Mountain State Park offers convenient dump facilities. "I stayed here for three nights in early November, 2022. The camp sites are mostly level, well maintained and have tent pads, tables and fire rings," notes David B., adding "I chose a site that had water and electric hook-ups."
Site selection guidance: New River State Park has site-specific considerations. "Some sites have patio area on 'wrong' (street) side instead of curb side, so take a look at Google satellite map when booking. Sites 3, 7, 10 are among the best," advises Megan M. The campground maintains detailed site maps with dimensions for accurate selection.
Tank filling procedures: Blue Bear Mountain requires planning for water needs. "They do not have water hookups - you fill your camper tank with water at the office area. They have spots with electric hookups. They have a dump station where you can empty your tanks on your way out," explains Mandy R. The water filling station can accommodate one RV at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Blue Ridge Parkway?
According to TheDyrt.com, Blue Ridge Parkway offers a wide range of camping options, with 242 campgrounds and RV parks near Blue Ridge Parkway and 14 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Blue Ridge Parkway?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Blue Ridge Parkway is Stone Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 56 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Blue Ridge Parkway?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Blue Ridge Parkway.
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