📷 National Park Service, Public domainJulian Price Park Campground
Blowing Rock, NC
Lakeside sites at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 297, with canoe rentals and trails through rhododendron.
Julian Price Park Campground is at milepost 297 of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, south of Blowing Rock, in Julian Price Memorial Park. The insurance executive Julian Price acquired the land; after his death in 1946 it passed to the National Park Service. The park covers about 17 sq km (4,200 acres). With 190 sites, it is the largest campground on the Parkway.
Price Lake, a 19-hectare (47-acre) lake dammed from Boone Fork Creek, lies right by the campground. The loop around the lake is about 4 km (2.5 miles); canoe rentals are available, and swimming is prohibited. Other hikes include the Boone Fork Loop (about 8 km or 5 miles) and the Tanawha Trail (21.7 km or 13.5 miles). The sites have no hookups, but there are flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station. For 2026, Recreation.gov states reservations only, no walk-in camping, and the shower house is closed (as of October 2026). Check current operations for your trip.
- Nearest town
- Blowing Rock, NC
- Category
- Camping & RV
- GPS
- 36.1394, -81.7303
- Hookups
- none
- Max length
- 30 ft (9.1 m)
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Julian Price Park Campground?
Julian Price Park Campground is in Blowing Rock, NC, at GPS 36.1394, -81.7303. It is about 6 mi from Boone.
Which road trips pass Julian Price Park Campground?
Julian Price Park Campground is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Blue Ridge Parkway, end to end.
What is there to see near Julian Price Park Campground?
Places worth a stop nearby: Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (2 mi), Blowing Rock (3 mi), Linn Cove Viaduct (6 mi) and Grandfather Mountain (6 mi).
When is the best time to visit Julian Price Park Campground?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)