Julian Price Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically reopens in May. The 2025 season saw limited operations with only Loop A open starting August 15 due to ongoing repairs from Hurricane Helene damage, including water system work and debris removal.

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High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

December 29th, 9:15 PM — 5:15 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

December 29th, 9:15 PM — 5:15 AM

About

Julian Price Campground is the largest campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway, situated at Milepost 297 in the scenic highlands of North Carolina. Located adjacent to Price Lake, the campground offers 197 sites spread across multiple loops, including both tent-only and RV-accessible sites. The surrounding forest features hemlock, white pine, oak, hickory, and birch trees with vibrant wildflower displays in spring and brilliant fall foliage. The campground provides access to Price Lake for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Canoe rentals are available at the lake, and a fishing dock is provided. Hikers can explore the Price Lake Trail that circles the water, as well as the Boone Fork Trail leading to Hebron Falls, the easy 1-mile Cascades Trail, and the Tanawha Trail. The Moses Cone Estate with 25 miles of carriage roads is nearby. Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of black bears, wild turkeys, grouse, owls, and hawks. Campsites include picnic tables, grills, and lantern poles. The campground has comfort stations with flush toilets and a dump station. No electric, water, or sewer hookups are available. Both reservable sites and first-come-first-served sites are offered. The town of Blowing Rock is 20 minutes away.

Directions

From Boone, head south on US-321 S for 6.3 miles. At the Blue Ridge Parkway sign, turn right onto the connector road. At the stop sign, turn left (south) onto the Parkway and drive 4.4 miles to the campground on the right. From Blowing Rock, take Main Street to US-221 S. Drive 1.6 miles, turn right at the Parkway sign, then left (south) onto the Parkway for approximately 2 miles to the campground on the right.