Julian Price Park Campground
Open seasonally from May through late October 2026. All camping requires advance reservations through Recreation.gov; no first-come, first-served sites available in 2026. The shower house is closed for the 2026 season. Dump station and water filling station are operational. Roadwork is expected in this area throughout the 2026 camping season.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:34AM EDT until August 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Possible repeated rounds of thunderstorms in an extremely moist airmass will lead to flash flooding concerns over the next several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Julian Price Campground occupies a scenic 4,200-acre memorial park at Milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, donated by the family of insurance executive Julian Price after his death in 1946. The campground wraps around Price Lake, a pristine 47-acre mountain lake that reflects the surrounding forested ridges. Spring brings wildflowers while fall delivers vivid orange and red foliage across the rolling terrain. The facility offers 190 campsites across multiple loops, accommodating both tents and RVs. Standard amenities include flush toilets, potable water, a dump station, and food storage lockers for bear management. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and lantern pole. There are no electric, water, or sewer hookups at individual sites. Recreational opportunities abound. Price Park Boat Rentals offers canoes and kayaks on the lake, while anglers can fish from the dock with a North Carolina license. Hikers have access to several trails ranging from easy to moderately strenuous, including the Price Lake Loop, Boone Fork Trail, Green Knob Trail, and portions of the Tanawha and Mountains-to-Sea through-trails. Wildlife sightings include black bears, wild turkeys, grouse, owls, and hawks.
Directions
From Asheville, North Carolina, travel north on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Milepost 297. The campground is located at GPS coordinates 36.13889, -81.73111.
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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 | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (828) 963-5911 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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