Doughton Park Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
Write a Review Milepost 241 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 828-298-0398 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.428, -81.1554
Overview of Doughton Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by Chris Angel on 5/30/2024
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Class B Plus)
Reported by Kgb6days on 8/28/2023
Number of Sites 135
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 3,608 ft / 1,099 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Doughton Park Campground 5 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 10/4/2021
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Last reported 9/14/2021
“Quiet Mountain Campground ”
Reviewed 5/30/2024
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class B Plus) |
Overall Rating
On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained. Sites are ample but the asphalt pads were designed for shorter travel trailers, but include an extra pad for the tow vehicle. Many of the sites have upgraded concrete pads for the picnic table and built-in fire pit... more
On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained. Sites are ample but the asphalt pads were designed for shorter travel trailers, but include an extra pad for the tow vehicle. Many of the sites have upgraded concrete pads for the picnic table and built-in fire pits. There are no showers in the trailer (RV) loop, but does include a couple comfort station with flush toilets. Campground hosts were helpful and friendly. Sites are split between first come first serve and reservations. Payment at kiosk by credit card only.
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Chris Angel would stay here again
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“Beautiful park”
Reviewed 10/17/2023
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | RV loop |
Overall Rating
Price reflects senior discount. We only stayed one night here, and only took one short hike to the cabin. Saw lots of bear scat, so note that it's an active bear area. Our site was beautiful, quiet, and walkable to the only bathroom in the loop, although some of them are a good distance away. Despite it being a cold night, we didn't... more
Price reflects senior discount. We only stayed one night here, and only took one short hike to the cabin. Saw lots of bear scat, so note that it's an active bear area. Our site was beautiful, quiet, and walkable to the only bathroom in the loop, although some of them are a good distance away.
Despite it being a cold night, we didn't hear any generators running. The campground was only about half full. No rangers on site, but very helpful and engaging camp host.
camper-748802 would stay here again
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“One Of Our Favorites”
Reviewed 8/28/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class B Plus) |
Overall Rating
Beautiful small campground. Dry camping but potable water available. Flush toilets - very clean. Sites nice sized and fairly level. Asphalt. FCFS and reservable available. Some completely shaded, some partial sun. Trails nearby - one runs through the campground. We stay here frequently and never have trouble getting sites probably beca... more
Beautiful small campground. Dry camping but potable water available. Flush toilets - very clean. Sites nice sized and fairly level. Asphalt. FCFS and reservable available. Some completely shaded, some partial sun. Trails nearby - one runs through the campground. We stay here frequently and never have trouble getting sites probably because it’s dry camping.
Kgb6days would stay here again
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“Surprisingly nice little campground ”
Reviewed 10/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | A4 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
Sites were fairly separated and in good condition compared to other Parkway campgrounds. Trails were easy to moderate and in decent shape. The highway is very close so noise is a factor during the day but after dusk there is little to no traffic. I use my generator for 20-30 minutes and feel bad about that. Unfortunately some campers... more
Sites were fairly separated and in good condition compared to other Parkway campgrounds. Trails were easy to moderate and in decent shape. The highway is very close so noise is a factor during the day but after dusk there is little to no traffic. I use my generator for 20-30 minutes and feel bad about that. Unfortunately some campers run them for hours at the Parkway campgrounds so beware of that issue.
Restroom was dated and cave like with no illumination. All in all a decent place to spend a night or two while traveling on the Parkway.
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Marrick would stay here again
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“What a Gem!”
Reviewed 9/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | A9 |
Overall Rating
First, I can't believe this is the first review of this campground on Campendium - and we consider it a MUST when traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are two loops (one for tents, it says for vans.. but its not) and one for RVs/trailers across the street. The RV loop seems much newer than other campgrounds along the parkway - a... more
First, I can't believe this is the first review of this campground on Campendium - and we consider it a MUST when traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway.
There are two loops (one for tents, it says for vans.. but its not) and one for RVs/trailers across the street. The RV loop seems much newer than other campgrounds along the parkway - and the sites are much more spacious and accommodating for larger RVs. Some also have a pad for a trailer and another for the tow vehicle.
Most are pretty level and offer a decent sense of privacy. When we arrived, reservable site A9 was open for a couple nights - so we snagged it. HUGE landscaped pull through site with lots of privacy. Lucious would be a great word for it. But there were several other site we'd be happy with.
There's a hiking trail that crosses the campground- go north and you can explore some preserved cabins (with ranger led tours). Go south and you go to the visitors center where there's a recently restored diner with amazing food.
Ok.. but wait. there's more.
We got speeds over 200 Mbps on AT&T here. Yes.. 200. On LTE. With no fiddling.
Verizon was on extended LTE (so no Visible here), and we got 20 down / 10 up.
Sprint was barely usable.
T-Mobile was flakey, but we could get some usable speeds from time to time on Band 71.
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Technomadia would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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