Julian Price Park Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
Write a Review Blue Ridge Parkway Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-963-5911 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.1391, -81.7361
Overview of Julian Price Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by Ginny on 11/9/2023
Longest RV Reported: 25 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by SKH Photo on 5/14/2016
Number of Sites 197
Reservations yes
Elevation 3,412 ft / 1,039 m
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 828.963.5911
Chuck asked on 8/2/2022
Will the campground accommodate a 38 ft fifth wheel? If yes, how about the roads in the area for a 38 ft camper and t...
Susan asked on 7/29/2022
Is there availability to fill up RV water tank before parking?
Charlie asked on 4/13/2022
Does the first-come, first-served campground fill up before noon on weekdays? I'm traveling in a 30ft RV.
Reviews of Julian Price Park Campground 17 people have reviewed this location.
“Great campground along the Blue Ridge Parkway ”
Reviewed 10/26/2018
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | D5 |
You can’t beat the location of this campground, located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We stayed in Loop D which has a brand new bath/shower house with six individual stalls with a bath/shower combo. The only thing missing was soap dispensers (I had to remember to bring soap every time I used the bathroom). Very nice and large dishw... more
You can’t beat the location of this campground, located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We stayed in Loop D which has a brand new bath/shower house with six individual stalls with a bath/shower combo. The only thing missing was soap dispensers (I had to remember to bring soap every time I used the bathroom). Very nice and large dishwashing sink. Loop D is for tents so the driveways were small. We were able to fit our 17’ camper van but anything larger might not fit. Park personnel were very friendly and helpful. Wish firewood was available to purchase at the park as we didn’t buy any ahead of time. (You are permitted to pick up downed branches which was new to us). No electric sites and spotty internet but great hiking trails. Recommend the Boone Fork Trail but be prepared for many stream crossings! Our price paid reflects the senior parks 50% discount!
bbvanlife would stay here again
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“Serene Dry Camping on the Blue Ridge Parkway”
Reviewed 6/25/2018
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | F45 |
The location on the Blue Ridge Pkwy is excellent. It's a quick, less than 10 min drive to Blowing Rock. Loop A is right along the lake and in nice condition. Loop F is very basic, but quiet and beautiful. Our site was a pull-off style site that was easy to park our 29' class C into and had a very private picnic table area. I'd sta... more
The location on the Blue Ridge Pkwy is excellent. It's a quick, less than 10 min drive to Blowing Rock. Loop A is right along the lake and in nice condition. Loop F is very basic, but quiet and beautiful. Our site was a pull-off style site that was easy to park our 29' class C into and had a very private picnic table area. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
LetsJustGoRV would stay here again
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“Peace and quiet; and synchronized fireflies!”
Reviewed 6/15/2018
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | B25 |
We stayed here for two nights in early June. The campground was busy but not packed. There are no electric hook ups here. They have a brand new bathhouse that also has a dish washing station with hot water. Bathrooms are located throughout the loops, no lights and only Purell sanitizer available. (Take your own soap!) The B loop i... more
We stayed here for two nights in early June. The campground was busy but not packed. There are no electric hook ups here. They have a brand new bathhouse that also has a dish washing station with hot water. Bathrooms are located throughout the loops, no lights and only Purell sanitizer available. (Take your own soap!) The B loop is super shady. We stayed very cool.
We lucked out and saw synchronized fireflies while we were there. This is something that only occurs in the Blue Ridge Parkway and they actually sell lottery tickets to view them in some parts of TN. How fortunate to find out that we got to witness this while just chilling in the campground!
We were close to the Boone Fork Trail, so there was a lot of hiker activity. The "pull through" sites in this loop are really just wide spots in the road. People drove right by our camper any time of day or night. Had I known that, I would have chosen a site on the right side of the road, so that my trailer door didn't open up into the road. Be mindful of that if you are camping with kids.
lonewolf1977 would stay here again
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“Location, location, location!”
Reviewed 5/30/2018
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | f32 |
RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
We stayed in the RV section of the park. Our site was tight but had a reasonable amount of privacy due to the Rhododendron. The campground roads in the upper sections were in need of maintenance as were the sites themselves. Some tables were partially buried, most were covered in moss. The bathhouses were also worn. One in the upper te... more
We stayed in the RV section of the park. Our site was tight but had a reasonable amount of privacy due to the Rhododendron. The campground roads in the upper sections were in need of maintenance as were the sites themselves. Some tables were partially buried, most were covered in moss. The bathhouses were also worn. One in the upper tent section had porta-potties; I assume it had some sort of plumbing failure. A new building was in process in another section.
The lower campground, primarily for tents and smaller RVs had just been paved. Maybe that's a sign that improvements are coming to the other areas!
We enjoyed our time here: the Boone Fork trail (which runs through the park) was spectacular and a picnic on one of the Price Lake docks was so peaceful. Possibly the best part of the park is it's location. You're so close to Moses Cone, Blowing Rock, Boone, and countless other interesting spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Boone Fork connects into other trails and the river itself is fun with it boulder gardens and side forks.
For runners, Moses Cone offers miles and miles of carriage trails. The views are wonderful and you can pick a section that's easy and flat or a hilly challenge. A run (walk) up to the fire tower is worth it!
Runswithdogs would stay here again
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“Great location right off the parkway, typical state park.”
Reviewed 11/19/2016
RV Length: | 23' |
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We spent a couple of days here in late summer. Though it was crowded with lots of generators and kids on bikes, we still managed some peace and solitude every so often. The trail around the pond may have been crowded, but it did not diminish the beauty.
Todd would stay here again
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“Central location for access to cool towns and natural sights”
Reviewed 5/22/2016
Nightly rate: | $16 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | E12 |
RV Length: | 25' |
Basic dry camping CG. Not much to look at as you arrive but has what you need (a place to park, decent bathrooms as your black tank fills, some sites in the upper loop with solar exposure, dump station) plus access to beautiful spots like Grandfather Mountain (head to the top, $20/person, and cross the mile high suspension bridge), Lin... more
Basic dry camping CG. Not much to look at as you arrive but has what you need (a place to park, decent bathrooms as your black tank fills, some sites in the upper loop with solar exposure, dump station) plus access to beautiful spots like Grandfather Mountain (head to the top, $20/person, and cross the mile high suspension bridge), Linville Falls and the Linn Viaduct and neat towns like Boone (Lost Province Brewing Co, Our Daily Bread cafe, a good library, Mast general store, gear shops and a good thrift store) and Blowing Rock (great central playground and Blowing Rock Brewing Company plus lots of shops along a main st.
The lake itself? Meh. Tho lots of pretty spots along the BRP and the Moses Cone house nearby. Boostable AT&T and Verizon. Connection speeds got a lot better after RVLegend stopped streaming Game of Thrones.
Adventures of Dave and Ann would stay here again
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“A solid option while visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway.”
Reviewed 5/14/2016
Nightly rate: | $16 |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
Affordable dry camping with picnic tables and fire pits. Good access to the parkway and nearby attractions like Grandfather Mountain and Boone. Also the Boone Trail is a beautiful hike that goes right through camp. The campground has two loops for RVs and a completely separate area for tenters. We preferred the first loop as it is mos... more
Affordable dry camping with picnic tables and fire pits. Good access to the parkway and nearby attractions like Grandfather Mountain and Boone. Also the Boone Trail is a beautiful hike that goes right through camp.
The campground has two loops for RVs and a completely separate area for tenters. We preferred the first loop as it is mostly open with decent solar exposure, a nice central grass area and restrooms (no shower). The second loop is densely packed with trees and not as spacious.
The Verizon and AT&T signals are usable with a booster, but with several bars of signal strength the data would only flow in waves. Still pretty good considering the lack of cell service in much of the area.
A dump station with potable water is also available.
SKH Photo would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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