Best RV Parks near Blue Ridge Parkway

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Best RV Sites Near Blue Ridge Parkway, VA (136)

  • 1.

    Lake Myers RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    16 Photos
    39 Saves
    Mocksville, North Carolina

    Lake Myers RV Resort is a spacious, "has it all" family-oriented destination RV resort in North Carolina spread out across 74 acres. Lake Myers and the adjacent RV resort are perfect for overnight or extended-stay camping on a seasonal basis; we have sites that include 30 amp full hook-ups. While planning a trip to our RV resort in North Carolina, consider the lake-side villa rentals, which sleep up to four and include full bedroom linens, appliances, kitchenware and a full bathroom with shower. For the truly adventurous, choose our hard-sided tents, which sleep up to four. Without plumbing, heating or air, a cabin rental is a sure way to truly experience nature.

    Lake Myers RV Resort in North Carolina has an ideal location: close to major cities and tourist attractions, yet plenty of solitude among the trees.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2.

    Fries New RiverTrail RV Park

    8 Reviews
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    40 Saves
    Fries, Virginia

    The Fries New River Trail RV Park is a unique park with spacious sites overlooking a lush green lawn and a narrow winding stream. The RV park is located in a quiet mountain hollow surrounded by thick forested hills on three sides.

    The mornings are always cool and light patches of fog float gently across the park rising from the nearby river.

    Come enjoy the beauty of early mornings, the sounds of nature beginning a new day, and let your spirit be refreshed as you sip that first cup of coffee. And once refreshed, you'll be ready to enjoy the activities of the day.

    And remember, like an old friend you're always welcome.

    Rate: $39.00 / night including tax. $40.00 first night reservation deposit required. You must call 276-233-1178 to schedule your reservation. Ten day cancellation notice required for refund of deposit. An $8 fee will be applied on any returned deposits.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • WiFi
  • 3.

    Peak Creek RV Campground

    2 Reviews
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    1 Save
    Scottville, North Carolina

    Convenient Comfortable Camping!

    Come enjoy one of our 2 RV sites. The Upper and Lower graveled sites include 30/50 amp electric service, at site sewer connections, and fresh cool spring water hookups. A picnic table and fire pit come with these sites. You will also enjoy the view and access to the bold creek.

    Tubes are available for cooling off in the creek. 2 easy entry areas.

    Hiking trails are mowed and marked. Sunsets from hiking areas are phenomenal.

    The Jeffersons are a 20 minute drive.

    The New River is a Direct 2 mile drive.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Picnic Table

    $60 - $65 / night

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    4.

    Riverwalk RV Park

    6 Reviews
    60 Photos
    53 Saves
    Elkin, North Carolina

    RiverWalk RV Park where you come as a guest and leave as a friend...

    Welcome to one of the area's newest "Award Winning" Boutique RV Parks located in the Yadkin Valley. We invite you to enjoy, and explore our beautiful property on the Yadkin River adjacent to the Mountain to Sea Trail. The Jonesville Greenway runs adjacent to the park.

    We are a three minute drive to the historic downtown Elkin area, which offers breweries, restaurants, shopping, theaters and more.

    RiverWalk RV park is designed by RVers for RVers with the camper in mind. All of our sites are "Big Rig Friendly" and up to 50 amp full hookup for even the largest units on the road. Come enjoy this incredible area for a night, weekend or longer. Feel at home in your RV while staying as our guest on our beautiful property.

    RiverWalk was honored to receive the Campendium Campers Choice Award "Best Place to Camp in NC" in 2021 & 2022. Also voted best overall by category ranked among the "Best RV Parks in the US"

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $70 - $85 / night

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    5.

    River Country Campground & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    9 Saves
    Crumpler, North Carolina

    RiverCamp USA is now known as River Country Campground & RV Park. The park has been renovated and upgraded under new ownership and management. Our mission is to create a naturally beautiful and scenic park on the gorgeous New River for making lasting memorable camp experiences for all that visit.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $45 - $70 / night

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    6.

    Roaring River Vineyards RV Campground

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    3 Saves
    Traphill, North Carolina

    Reservations required. We feature gravel roads, a large gravel parking sites, and a large turn-around area Electric Only, 110v, 30 & 50 Amps Wi-fi available Back in, class A-C size sites. Rigs up to 56 ft. length or 10 ft. width Community dump tank and potable water source available 10 Spaces available, Sites 1-10 (each has different length Pet friendly Adults only

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    8.

    Linville Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    26 Reviews
    129 Photos
    308 Saves
    Linville Falls, North Carolina

    Overview

    Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge, and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Campground is an ideal location for your next family camping excursion. Linville River, which winds beside the campground, is stocked for fishing, and the location is central to many area attractions including the Linville Falls waterfall, which has three waterfall overlooks in a one-mile hike.

    Recreation

    The Linville Falls area is a hiker's paradise, and the campground provides easy access to several trails that allow visitors to experience the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife.__ Once at the Linville Gorge, visitors can hike more challenging trails down to the river, where fishing for trout is a popular pastime.Linville Falls is another must-see, carrying water from the river over several layers of falls, ending in a spectacular 45-foot waterfall pouring into the sparkling riverbed below. Duggers Creek Falls: accessible from the Linville Falls Visitor Center on a small loop trail. See views of the falls from the foot bridge. These are native brook trout waters (fishing regulations apply). Lost Cove Cliff Overlook: view Brown Mountain and see the Brown Mountain Lights--a natural occurrence which is believed to be caused by natural gases. A good spot to view hawks and peregrine falcons in the spring and fall.

    Facilities

    The Linville Falls area is a hiker's paradise, and the campground provides easy access to several trails that allow visitors to experience the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife.__ Once at the Linville Gorge, visitors can hike more challenging trails down to the river, where fishing for trout is a popular pastime.Linville Falls is another must-see, carrying water from the river over several layers of falls, ending in a spectacular 45-foot waterfall pouring into the sparkling riverbed below. Duggers Creek Falls: accessible from the Linville Falls Visitor Center on a small loop trail. See views of the falls from the foot bridge. These are native brook trout waters (fishing regulations apply). Lost Cove Cliff Overlook: view Brown Mountain and see the Brown Mountain Lights--a natural occurrence which is believed to be caused by natural gases. A good spot to view hawks and peregrine falcons in the spring and fall.

    Natural Features

    Linville Gorge is a vast designated Wilderness area that sits on 11,786 acres of rolling hills and thick forest. The gorge surrounds the Linville River, which is located some 1,400 feet below the ridge, creating a stunning canyon that has earned the nickname "The Grand Canyon of North Carolina."The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic byway with plenty of natural attractions and recreational opportunities for visitors. Aside from natural features, the parkway is also a cross-section of Appalachian mountain history. Stretching almost 500 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through North Carolina and Virginia, it encompasses some of the oldest historical sites of both pre-historic and early European settlements.The surrounding forest offers hemlock, white pine, oaks, hickory and birch trees, along with a colorful assortment of wildflowers in the spring and an epic array of orange and red shades of leaves in the autumn.

    Nearby Attractions

    Linville Caverns, a privately maintained cave just south of Linville Falls, offers guided tours year-round.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $45 / night

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    9.

    Lake Ridge RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    14 Saves
    Woodlawn, Virginia

    Lake Ridge provides anything from premium RV spaces to tent campsites with water and electric. Some of our amenities include: full hookups, pull-thru, concrete pads, cable, free wireless internet and all the fun that comes with staying at Lake Ridge RV Resort.

    Lake Ridge also features Camping Cabins which provide all the basic comforts to our distinctive Deluxe Cabins that provide a full bathroom and kitchen stocked with cooking and eating utensils.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Laurel Creek RV Park

    4 Reviews
    2 Photos
    43 Saves
    Damascus, Virginia

    Open in July 2013, the 15-site RV park, located along the scenic Laurel Creek in Damascus Virginia is open year-round. The RV park provides a great spot from which to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and the many attractions of Damascus which is also the gateway to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and is a destination for families wanting to experience the out-of-doors in a relaxing setting. In addition, many campers enjoy the convenience of Laurel Creek RV Park as a base of operations in order to take time out and explore this amazing tri-state area!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $55 / night

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Recent RV Reviews In Blue Ridge Parkway

984 Reviews of 136 Blue Ridge Parkway Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Old Cranks Campground and RV Park
    September 14, 2024

    Old Cranks Campground and RV Park

    Good value

    GGreat location to Main Street, Galax and New River Trail park. Scenic location overlooking Chestnut Creek, clean Bathhouse, great price. No Picnic tables or firepits. Nearby roadway noise fades by dark. Would stay there agai n.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Observation Knob Park
    September 9, 2024

    Observation Knob Park

    Waterfront camping

    Large County campground with electric and water with two pump out stations. spacious, hilly sites with some tree coverage along lake with boat ramp and capacity to tie your boat up at your site.

    Recommend a surge protector on your camper as there are no breakers on the electric hook up at the site (clustered elsewhere).

    Stayed here for a National water dog competition and the beach area was perfect for our group.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indian Springs Campground
    September 3, 2024

    Indian Springs Campground

    Peaceful and fun!

    This place is tucked away near a river, plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, plus a nice laundromat. One of the quietest RV parks I've ever been to! The owners are nice and the grounds are well kept. Only reason it's not 5/5 is they currently lack a bathhouse.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Little Tumbling Creek
    September 2, 2024

    Little Tumbling Creek

    Beautiful and peaceful

    Laurel bed lake at top is beautiful. Waterfalls on way up and good fishing along the way in tumbling creek. Flat field area for camping on way. Several spots by creek for van or tent camping.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Popular Point Campground Lake Jordan Recreation Area
    August 28, 2024

    Popular Point Campground Lake Jordan Recreation Area

    Campground on a large lake with lake side sites

    My site was B82. Plenty of shade, very private on one side and pretty level,-1 from front to back. Most sites will require at least some leveling in the back and on the right side. The site was gravel and clean. Water and electric(30 amp) were fine. I was there a Monday thru Friday and it was VERY quite, I was the only one in my loop. I don't know if it's always like that or if it was a result of the campground only opening the Friday before my arrival due to damage/high water in the lake caused by Hurricane Debbie. It must be really busy on the weekends because they have a separate gate for campers already registered. Based on shade, privacy and level, I would recommend the following sites in B loop 10, 79, 80, 81 and 82. All sites in B loop had more trees between the next site as compared to Loop C. The downside to loop B is there is a lot of tent camping which can cause a lot of people in the showers. Loop B has it own 2 stall dump station, which was clean. There is a 4 station dump on the main road for the other loops. There were a lot of mosquitoes. I don't know if this was a result of the high lake water. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The Rangers patrolled on a regular basis. Now to the bathrooms. I agree with all the other comments. I don't know if it's always this way but the"comfort" station(toilets only) was only open Friday-Sunday. It only has cold water at the sink and no soap. The toilet stalls at the shower house were covered in spider webs. The sinks were filled with mosquitos. The floor wasn't swept or mopped during my stay. The doors of the shower stalls were very short. So short that any other user of the shower area could see entirely into the shower. Your fellow campers would know you very well. I drove thru Loop C and here are my observations. Loop C seems to be the favorite loop of the locals. It's has more lakefront sites which allows for boat docking. The sites didn't appear to have as much gravel as B. The shower house is MUCH better the the one in loop B. It had been remodeled and was clean and the shower doors were of a height that offered privacy. The water turn on is motion sensor and is activated when you enter the shower so be prepared. The water temperature is preset. The other loops were closed due to lake levels and hurricane damage so I could not observe them. The beach is small and not much. To access the bathroom at the beach you have to go to the adjoining campground loop bathroom. Verizon was 2 bars in the entire park. No local TV channels but some like Me TV, etc. No WIFI

  • Camper-submitted photo from Starlite Trailer Lodge
    August 22, 2024

    Starlite Trailer Lodge

    Just a lovely ‘resort’ camping experience

     So this is the most unusual place we’ve ever camped. I would call it a‘community where there are campsites’ more than a campground. The majority of the sites are populated by beautifully-kept tiny houses with RVs sprinkled in. The grounds are beautifully planted and tended, evoking a feeling of being in a park. The bathhouse rooms are clean, individual rooms and decorated. The swimming pool is large and clubhouse lodge well provisioned. This is what a camping resort should be(but minus the huge fees)! WiFi is standard; we opted for the Pay version and had great connectivity. You will lose cell service~ 20 minutes from the campground. 

    Starlite is a long-term community that evolved into providing a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ folks looking for a serene mountain experience and this is an exceptional place. If you come with open mind and heart you will feel entirely welcome. My husband and I enjoyed all the people, dogs and kitties we met. We felt so safe and in this setting that we never even locked the RV when we left. Our site(79) was one of two transient camping sites feet away from the creek and a short walk to the lake filled with water lilies. The gravel site has FHU but currently is not level; the hosts have plans to revamp the site and extend the pad.

    Follow the websites directions! You do NOT want to venture onto just any road up here, some of the roads are rough. Print directions before leaving home. The shortcut back dirt road between here and Blowing Rock is an adventure for a truck (only); just plan on driving it slow and it’s fine. Shockingly, as we returned from Blowing Rock the long way on Rt 321 our RV GPS program (in RV mode) kept trying to get us to take these mountainous dirt road shortcuts back to the camp. We might well have been stranded if we hadn’t known better.

    Main Street Blowing Rock is a boutique shop haven. Great for strolling. Kilwins ice cream and candy shop in Blowing Rock is awesome, as is the spice shop beside it.

    From downtown Blowing Rock you can hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway in minutes. South on the BRP you’ll quickly reach Moses Cone and Julian Price parks, both are great places to hike and picnic.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Chiswell RV Park
    August 11, 2024

    Fort Chiswell RV Park

    New Price

    Dyrt says $40-$42. Price now is $56. Decent place. Easy on off off IH77. Prefer this to most KOA’s for value. Nice, tree filled sites, clean and well lighted shower rooms, rural setting, but near a city. Definitely would recommend.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites
    July 31, 2024

    Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites

    Good Overnighter

    This is a gravel road that links up with an OHV area/trailhead/parking lot - there are at least 9 campsites, some on the right and most on the left about 100-200 feet from the creek. Being part of an OHV network, expect a lot of trucks towing bikes, 4x4s, etc. throughout the day/night. Some sites were pretty trashed, but none too far gone. Stayed Sunday night and had an unbothered time. About 20 min from Lenoir.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Raccoon Holler Campground
    July 20, 2024

    Raccoon Holler Campground

    Nice Campground / Great Location

    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. I camped in site 112. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. This was a last minute reservation and they had limited availability. The site is not very level and very tight for my 32 foot RV. The site had full hookups (water, sewer, 30 amp electric) that worked great. I walked most of the campground and there are some great sites. Most are wooded and reasonably spaced. Quite a few long term campers, but the rigs and sites were all very well kept. At $64 per night it is a little pricey, for site 112, but probably not for the campground and area as a whole. No grill, just a tire rim for campfires and a picnic table.

    Getting parked was a bit of a challenge to get things as level as possible and work around power stand and be able to get awning out to stay out of rain.

    I would camp here again and recommend others give it a try. Lots to do in this part of the NC mountains.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Creeper Trail Campground
    July 7, 2024

    Creeper Trail Campground

    Great getaway spot

    My husband and I stayed from the 4th of July to the 7th. The site was nice and level with a beautiful view. It’s a quiet, sleepy campground just perfect for relaxing by a fire. Be aware that only a few sites have septic. Pay attention to the site description. There is no cell phone reception anywhere around until you get to Damascus about 30 minutes away. The office/cafe does has WiFi. It is not park-wide though so plan ahead by downloading your maps and music, etc. The campground is owned and run by a couple who take great care to make sure your stay is pleasant. They have a cafe and small store in the office building. We had breakfast one morning - bacon, egg and cheese biscuit and a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich - made on homemade bread and biscuits. So good! I also got a latte and it was amazing. We stopped in for pizza night and got a homemade pesto pizza. Don’t miss that one! Our camper has a bathroom but the camp bathrooms were incredible. Super clean and well-maintained. If you need diesel, nearly every gas station is gas-only. There is a nice gas station and cafe close by in Whitetop Station that carries diesel and has really good food. We stopped there on our way out and the biscuits and gravy were wonderful. The Virginia Creeper trail head is right around the corner from the entrance to the campground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Green Mountain
    July 2, 2024

    Thousand Trails Green Mountain

    A week at Green Mountain

    I honestly love this park. It is my favorite TT park. The staff is friendly and helpful, the annuals mind their business, and the other campers are friendly. I work from home and the internet is iffy, I had to buy the campground internet and then use an antenna to make it strong enough to work, but hey, that's camping for you. The water pressure is low, so we just filled our tanks so we had enough water pressure for our tank less water heater. We are parked right on a creek and love sitting out here at night. So many things to do here as well. This is a great park and I cannot wait to return.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
    July 1, 2024

    Stone Mountain State Park Campground

    One of our favorite state parks

    We’ve camped at Stone Mountain multiple times over the years. We tent-camped when my boys were small. Most recently in our RV (3-4 times in the past three years). It is a great park. The hiking is excellent. The campsites are large and spacious. The park is well-kept. Make sure you hike to the top. The views are great, and you can spend time at the Homestead farm in the valley below.

    We camped here this past weekend and enjoyed it once again. We were at site 56. It is an excellent site on the stream, with no site immediately next to you, so there is lots of privacy. The firepit, picnic table, water, and electricity are all great. We had limited cell service for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. We could send and receive text messages, but coverage was very spotty.

    We will be back again in the Fall.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Riverwalk RV Park
    July 1, 2024

    Riverwalk RV Park

    Wonderful!

    We loved camping here and can’t wait to come back❤️ they just need to update all of their picnic tables! The swimming pond was awesome with a spot for the dogs. We only stayed 2 nights and can’t wait to go back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fries New RiverTrail RV Park
    June 30, 2024

    Fries New RiverTrail RV Park

    Great stop for trail and the New River access

    Almost all have shade large % of day. Full hook-ups. No campfires. Extremely clean. Only 20 sites. Walk to trail/river . Great little steakhouse Thursday to weekend. Supplies slim in Fries area. Cvs/Dollar General. Tom, owner is the best.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Utts Campground
    June 29, 2024

    Utts Campground

    Peaceful and safe

    Utt’s Campground is the hidden gem of VA! Not a fast paced family resort. But a calm quiet place to sit back, relax, feel the mountain breeze. We love it here. We stayed here from May to November. The monthly rates are super reasonable.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Burson Campground — Hungry Mother State Park
    June 8, 2024

    Camp Burson Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    Awesome experience

    We absolutely loved Camp Burson at Hungry Mother. The camp was clean and friendly. The spaces were somewhat close together, but they were large, so it didn’t bother us. There was a hiking spot just across the road, a camp store with ice and firewood, and a nice bath house with flush toilets and showers. The beach was a short drive away. The staff there was very nice and the beach was well maintained. The real stars were the camp hosts, The Viles. The sweetest couple. So friendly and helpful. They made our stay so much better. Highly recommend this campground. If there was a playground here, it would be 5 stars. There was one by the beach, but not within walking distance.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Midway Campground Resort
    June 6, 2024

    Midway Campground Resort

    First camping experience in new camper!!

    This place was the first place we stopped along our trip to test out the new camper we just purchased, and this place was so wonderful and fun. We played mini golf, had a view of the lake, and enjoyed a great campfire on our little porch they provided. We truly had so much fun even though we only stayed one night! Can’t wait to come back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Haven Family Campground
    June 6, 2024

    Lake Haven Family Campground

    Intimate, relaxing, and LEVEL!

    We stumbled on to this place - we must be living right! Brand New, Clean, LEVEL sites with all the hookups. Great view of the mountains. ($50/night) Owner has done everything he can to make it a comfortable relaxing place to stay. Pull thru and back in sites .... great WiFi too!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rural Retreat Lake Campground
    May 31, 2024

    Rural Retreat Lake Campground

    Lake is in the name

    there is a lake , I'm guessing it's a public lake due to the fact its outside the campground, I paid for a elec./water site and said if it's in the sun it's a bonus, the picnic table and site and the one above me have sun, however my solar panels do not, now if you want water and elec. you either need a 50' hose or extention cord because they are on opposite ends of the pull through , which I forgot to pay for one that might have been closer to level than a bowling ball. still haven't found the dumpster or a garbage can for that matter , pool is not included , again I'm guessing public.it was entertaining watching a poor fella with 2 young boys walk around for 30 minutes looking for their site, I'm in #41 and if you're so lucky to get thus spot , don't follow the signs telling you where the #'ed sites are because we're next to #53 and not in the 40's at all , we are however right next to the shower room ... I'll update my review after I explore thar situation tonight. it got 2 stars because so far it is peacefull with no other campers around, they probably learned their lesson their first stay too. $75.×× for 2 nights eventhough it says $30 a night. taxes must be killer here in Virginia. if it didn't rain everyday I been here and my batteries weren't hurting so badly I'd of just boondocked it another week in this gorgeous national forest for free. PS. don't bother with firewood on site #41 there's no ring. Update after shower, well I think I got Athletes foot just by looking inside, cold unfinished concrete floor, no mirror no hooks no shelf a very small bench and a trash can and on the floor what I could only describe as a rubber webbed mat you would usually see inside a garage. the water temp was OK for me but i enjoy a cold shower every now and again , there's only 2 settings ...yup on and off couple spiders got to watch me get dysentery but they were friendly. now back at camp enjoying the sweet smell of bathroom. yay. the showers and toilets are individual rooms with a rusty slide latch lock. dirty but I can only speak for the two I went into (the first shower door didn't shut) but I'd assume they're all pretty much the same. Definitely not worth $76

  • Camper-submitted photo from Doughton Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
    May 30, 2024

    Doughton Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Quiet Mountain Campground

    On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained. Sites are ample but the asphalt pads were designed for shorter travel trailers, but include an extra pad for the tow vehicle. Many of the sites have upgraded concrete pads for the picnic table and built-in fire pits. There are no showers in the trailer (RV) loop, but does include a couple comfort station with flush toilets. Campground hosts were helpful and friendly. Sites are split between first come first serve and reservations. Payment at kiosk by credit card only.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Haven Family Campground
    May 27, 2024

    Lake Haven Family Campground

    Serene Oasis at Watauga Lake

    This new campground has it all and is constantly improving! The campsites are set up on a very scenic mountain overlooking Watauga Lake. Every site has a personal campfire and the internet access is top notch (if you need it). Very short drive to hiking trails and swimming. The owners are really welcoming, available and helpful.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Honey Bear Campground
    May 26, 2024

    Honey Bear Campground

    Good for relaxation and privacy

    This is a heavily wooded, natural-type campground. We enjoyed the seclusion and privacy that provides. Most of the sites are close together but the mature trees and shrubbery make it feel like you’re all alone. Very quiet park, even at Memorial Day weekend. There’s a fishing lake and a central coffee shop/hangout area with some scheduled events. No playground or swimming area that we’ve seen but we haven’t explored the other half of the campground. There is a lovely creek passing through the campground with a long bridge crossing over it. Due to rocks, trees, and other shrubbery blocking the way, there is no wading in it.

    We had a hard time backing in our small (17ft) trailer because of natural obstacles and the direction of the road. Other sites are not like that, but we got the last available site, so there wasn’t an option. If you’re not tent camping, don’t choose site B8. ;) Unfortunately, they’re closing permanently at the end of the summer. It’s a lovely park and I wish someone would buy it and invest in some upkeep to restore some of the blocked off areas. It’s a small family owned park so I imagine it’s time- and money-intensive.



Guide to Blue Ridge Parkway

Camping near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia, offers a mix of stunning views, outdoor activities, and family-friendly experiences. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: The area is famous for its trails. Many campers rave about the hiking opportunities, especially the Cabin Creek Trail, which is noted as one of the best in the U.S. A visitor at Hickory Ridge Campground said, "Hiking is awesome. The kids LOVED the wild horses and the steer walking around."
  • Wildlife Watching: Spotting wild ponies is a highlight for many. One camper at Stone Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "The ponies are extra cute. Please respect the distance advice and don't feed them."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Many campgrounds, like COE W Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground, offer access to lakes for fishing and swimming. A reviewer noted, "We had a lovely campsite by the lake... The swimming area at the lake is nice with white sand."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA said, "The bathrooms and laundry room are exceptionally clean."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds provide ample space between sites. A reviewer at Blue Bear Mountain Camp mentioned, "The site was beautiful, lots of space between campers."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One guest at Mayberry Campground said, "Very friendly staff and they had a camp store that rivaled camping world."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have spotty cell service. A camper at Grindstone Recreation Area noted, "There wasn’t any signal, but the hosts can tell you where to drive outside of the campground to find it."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Julian Price Park Campground advised, "We didn’t book far enough in advance."
  • Weather Variability: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A camper at Hickory Ridge Campground mentioned, "There was an unseasonable cold snap when we were there in October."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized events. A parent at Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA said, "They have a pool, a pond, a playground, a dog park, and a great camp store."
  • Choose Secluded Sites: For more privacy, select sites that are further from the main areas. A camper at Honey Bear Campground appreciated the "seclusion and privacy that provides."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has food options. A visitor at Stone Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "Make sure you hike to the top. The views are great, and you can spend time at the Homestead farm in the valley below."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to confirm if your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Mayberry Campground noted, "All RV sites have full hookups."
  • Be Mindful of Space: Some campgrounds have tight spots for larger RVs. A visitor at Grindstone Recreation Area mentioned, "Some of the site drives are sloped."
  • Bring Cash for Extras: Some campgrounds may not accept cards for firewood or ice. A camper at COE W Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground reminded, "Must have exact change!"

Camping near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia, is a fantastic way to enjoy nature, create family memories, and explore the great outdoors.

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