National Park Service · Blue Ridge Parkway · NC

Linville Falls Campground

The first section of Linville Falls.Photo · Debbie Webber
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
66Sites
25First-come
50 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 campground offers comfortable tent or RV camping, with the convenience of flush toilets, dump station, and drinking water. Grills/fire rings and picnic tables at each site create a perfect environment for family barbecues or late-night marshmallow roasting. In addition to the 39 sites available for advance reservation, 25 campsites are available on a first come, first-served basis. The availability of first come, first served sites cannot be tracked through Recreation.gov. The sites must be booked in person at the campground kiosk. 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.

The sites · 66

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AA02rv nonelectric22 ft
AA03rv nonelectric22 ft
AA04rv nonelectric19 ft
AA05rv nonelectric22 ft
AA06rv nonelectric50 ft
AA07rv nonelectric24 ft
AA08rv nonelectric25 ft
AA09rv nonelectric50 ft
AA10rv nonelectric25 ft
AA11rv nonelectric24 ft
AA12rv nonelectric30 ft
AA13rv nonelectric28 ft
AA14tent only nonelectric
AA15tent only nonelectric
AA16tent only nonelectric
AA17tent only nonelectric
AA18tent only nonelectric
AA19tent only nonelectric
AA20standard nonelectric24 ft
AA21rv nonelectric38 ft
AA22rv nonelectric38 ft
AA23rv nonelectric33 ft
AA24tent only nonelectric
AA25standard nonelectric29 ft
AA26standard nonelectric28 ft
AA27standard nonelectric24 ftyes
AA28standard nonelectric40 ft
AA29standard nonelectric22 ftyes
BB30rv nonelectric24 ft
BB31tent only nonelectric
BB32standard nonelectric37 ft
BB33standard nonelectric35 ft
BB34standard nonelectric35 ft
BB35tent only nonelectric
BB36standard nonelectric21 ft
BB37rv nonelectric32 ft
BB38management35 ft
BB39management19 ft
BB40rv nonelectric20 ft
BB41standard nonelectric23 ft
BB42standard nonelectric29 ft
BB48standard nonelectric27 ft
BB49rv nonelectric33 ft
BB50tent only nonelectric
BB51tent only nonelectric
BB52tent only nonelectric
BB53standard nonelectric35 ft
BB54tent only nonelectric
BB55tent only nonelectric
BB56standard nonelectric24 ft
BB57standard nonelectric40 ft
BB58standard nonelectric27 ft
BB59standard nonelectric42 ft
BB60standard nonelectric37 ft
BB61standard nonelectric39 ft
BB62standard nonelectric22 ft
BB63standard nonelectric39 ft
BB64standard nonelectric25 ft
BB65standard nonelectric41 ft
BB66standard nonelectric20 ft

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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.

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