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Established Camping
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground is located near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. The area features rolling hills and forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Blue Ridge Parkway itself and hiking trails that offer scenic views.
Description
National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway
Rock Castle Gorge near Rocky Knob (MP 167.1)
8 sites Group limit: 18
The Parkway has three backcountry campgrounds. Backcountry camping is permitted only at designated sites. A permit is required for backcountry camping.
Location
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway is located in Virginia
Coordinates
36.811432062331455 N
80.34946121664767 W
Drive Time
- 49 min from Blacksburg
- 1 hr 22 min from Winston-Salem
- 1 hr 43 min from Greensboro
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway needs a permit.
