Julian Price Campground
The campground is currently closed and reopens May 22, 2026. For 2026, only Loop A will operate and advance reservations through Recreation.gov are required. There will be no first-come, first-served camping. The shower house is closed for the entire 2026 season. The dump station and water filling station remain operational. Roadwork is expected throughout the 2026 camping season.
From Recreation.gov
Roadwork is expected in this area throughout the 2026 camping season. Please check the park website for road updates, [Road Status and Closures - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm
From Recreation.gov
The shower house will be closed in 2026. The dump station and water filling station will be open for the season. There will not be any first come, first served camping at Julian Price Park Campground in 2026. Loop A will be the only loop open and advanced reservations are required.
About
Julian Price Campground is one of the most popular camping destinations along the Blue Ridge Parkway, located at Milepost 297 in the lush mountain terrain of Watauga County, North Carolina. The campground sits adjacent to Price Lake, a pristine 47-acre lake perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Surrounding forests feature hemlock, white pine, oak, hickory, and birch trees, with wildflowers in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn. Hikers have excellent trail access directly from the campground. The Price Lake Trail loops around the water's edge, while the Boone Fork Trail leads to Hebron Falls. The Tanawha Trail connects to the nearby Cascades waterfall and Moses Cone Memorial Park. Wildlife viewing opportunities include black bears, wild turkeys, grouse, owls, and hawks. The campground is equipped with flush toilets, potable water, and an RV dump station. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring or grill, and lantern pole. Non-motorized boat rentals are available at Price Lake. The nearby town of Blowing Rock offers additional dining and shopping options.
Directions
From Boone, NC: Take US-321 S for 6.3 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway connector, turn right, then left onto the Parkway southbound for 4.4 miles. From Blowing Rock, NC: Take US-221 S for 1.6 miles to the Parkway connector, turn right, then left onto the Parkway southbound for about 2 miles. From Asheville, NC: Take I-40 E to exit 72 for US-70 E, continue 11 miles, turn left onto US-221 N for 21.6 miles to the Parkway connector, turn right, then left onto the Parkway northbound for approximately 22 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 92ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 92ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (828) 963-5911 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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