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National Park Service · Blue Ridge Parkway · NC

Julian Price Campground

Bass Lake is another nearby attraction.Photo · Debbie Webber
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
194Sites
98First-come
92 ftMax rig

The place

Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hiking, fishing and more. Whether it's for a family camping excursion or a peaceful getaway, this campground has something for everyone. Recreation Canoe rentals are available at Price Lake, and other types of non-motorized boats are permitted. Fishing is also available at the lake, with a dock provided. Keep reading

Price Lake Trail offers a refreshing hike around the edge of the water, and the Boone Fork , Green Knob and Tanawha Trails are just a few of the trails that are conveniently accessed through the campground. Hebron Falls : A small waterfall accessed from the Boone Fork Trail . The Cascades : A beautiful waterfall accessed by the easy 1-mile loop Cascades Trail. A great hike for children. Moses Cone Flat Top Manor : A historic estate house (currently undergoing restoration) once owned by the Cone family. The grounds offer 25 miles of carriage roads to hike. Tours of the home are available. Currently houses the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Wildlife viewing is also popular as campers have a good chance of spotting bears, grouse, turkeys, owls, hawks and more. Facilities Julian Price Campground combines the traditional great outdoors experience with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, dump station, and drinking water. Both RV and tent sites are available, and are equipped with grills, picnic tables, and lantern poles. In addition to the 75 sites available for advance reservations, 115 sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Availability for first come, first served sites cannot be tracked through Recreation.gov. These sites must be booked in person at the campground kiosk. Primitive Backcountry Camping is available at Johns River Road. Permits are required and can be obtained on www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 only. Permits are not distributed at the park. Natural Features Julian Price Campground is adjacent to Price Lake, a pristine body of water that sparkles against the backdrop of rolling Carolina hills. The surrounding forest offers hemlock, white pine, oak, hickory and birch trees, along with a colorful assortment of wildflowers in the spring and an array of vivid orange and red foliage displays in autumn. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic byway that follows the high crests of the central and southern Appalachians for 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (828) 963-5911. Nearby Attractions The beautiful town of Blowing Rock , located just 20 minutes away on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers fine dining, shopping and more.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 194

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Loop AA01standard nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA02standard nonelectric25 ft—
Loop AA03tent only nonelectric——
Loop AA04tent only nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA05tent only nonelectric——
Loop AA06tent only nonelectric——
Loop AA07standard nonelectric15 ft—
Loop AA08standard nonelectric15 ft—
Loop AA09tent only nonelectric——
Loop AA10tent only nonelectric——
Loop AA11standard nonelectric21 ft—
Loop AA12tent only nonelectric18 ft—
Loop AA13tent only nonelectric18 ft—
Loop AA14standard nonelectric35 ft—
Loop AA15tent only nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA16tent only nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA17tent only nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA18tent only nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA19tent only nonelectric——
Loop AA20tent only nonelectric30 ft—yes
Loop AA21tent only nonelectric30 ft—yes
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Loop AA23tent only nonelectric——
Loop AA24standard nonelectric22 ft—
Loop AA25standard nonelectric23 ft—
Loop AA26tent only nonelectric15 ft—
Loop AA27tent only nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA28tent only nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA29tent only nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA30rv nonelectric69 ft—
Loop AA31rv nonelectric64 ft—
Loop AA32rv nonelectric24 ft—
Loop AA33rv nonelectric26 ft—
Loop AA34rv nonelectric67 ft—yes
Loop AA35rv nonelectric25 ft—yes
Loop BB01tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB02tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB03tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB04tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB05tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB06tent only nonelectric——
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Loop BB08tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB09tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB10tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB11tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB12tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB13tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB14tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB15tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB16tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB17tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB18tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB19tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB20tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB21tent only nonelectric21 ft—
Loop BB22tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB23tent only nonelectric——
Loop BB24rv nonelectric12 ft—
Loop BB25tent only nonelectric47 ft—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in NC-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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