Julian Price Campground
Julian Price Campground is a national park campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 36.13889, -81.73111
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-963-5911 (MAY - OCTOBER)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Julian Price Campground
Overview Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hiking, fishing and more. Whether it's for a family camping excursion or a peaceful getaway, this campground has something for everyone. Recreation Canoe rentals are available at Price Lake, and other types of non-motorized boats are permitted. Fishing is also available at the lake, with a dock provided. Price Lake Trail offers a refreshing hike around the edge of the water, and the Boone Fork, Green Knob and Tanawha Trails are just a few of the trails that are conveniently accessed through the campground. Hebron Falls: A small waterfall accessed from the Boone Fork Trail. The Cascades: A beautiful waterfall accessed by the easy 1-mile loop Cascades Trail. A great hike for children. Moses Cone Flat Top Manor: A historic estate house (currently undergoing restoration) once owned by the Cone family. The grounds offer 25 miles of carriage roads to hike. Tours of the home are available. Currently houses the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Wildlife viewing is also popular as campers have a good chance of spotting bears, grouse, turkeys, owls, hawks and more. Facilities Julian Price Campground combines the traditional great outdoors experience with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, dump station, and drinking water. Both RV and tent sites are available, and are equipped with grills, picnic tables, and lantern po
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation · 43 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blue Ridge Propane Inc · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 11 designated routes (34 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Price Memorial Park Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Johns River Road Backcountry Camping | National park campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Julian Price Park Campground | National park campground | 2.3 mi | $30 | — |
| Streamside | Free campsite | 3.7 mi | Free | — |
| The Refuge | Free campsite | 3.7 mi | Free | — |
| Grandfather Campground | Private campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.