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Julian Price Campground
Julian Price Campground is run by the National Park Service on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina[5]. Recreation.gov lists 192 overnight campsites there, and some can be reserved in advance[1][3].
What to expect
NPS lists the season as Loop A open from May 22, 2026 to October 25, 2026, with a closure for winter from 2026-10-26 to 2027-05-21[6]. NPS lists kiosk hours of 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM during the open season[6]. NPS lists 92 reservable sites and 98 first come, first served sites[7]. NPS also notes that advance reservations for some sites can be made up to six months ahead on Recreation.gov or by phone[8]. Recreation.gov counts 98 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 118 that accept a tent[9]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 64 feet[4].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 192 |
| Site types[1] | 91 tent only nonelectric, 74 rv nonelectric, 27 standard nonelectric |
| Sites (NPS count)[7] | 190, 92 reservable, 98 first come, first served |
| Reservations[3] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[10] | 6 |
| Longest RV or trailer[4] | 64 ft (median 24 ft) |
| Equipment[9] | RV or trailer at 98 sites, tent at 118 sites |
| Pets[11] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[12] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[13] | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out[14] | 12:00 PM |
| People per site[15] | 6 |
Camping fees
Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.
| Site or fee | Per night |
|---|---|
| Julian Price Campground Fee[2] | $30 |
Amenities
- Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal[16]
- Showers: Hot - Seasonal[16]
- Drinking water: Yes - seasonal[16]
- Dump station: Yes - seasonal[16]
- Cell reception: No[16]
- Camp store: No[16]
- Firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal[16]
- Food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal[16]
- Laundry: No[16]
- Trash collection: Yes - seasonal[16]
Before you go
- Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[13][14].
- NPS lists the camping fee as $30 per night, and says the posted rate at the campground applies[2]. Fees can change.
- Recreation.gov lists 6 accessible campsites[10].
- Campfires are allowed at the listed sites, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
- Amenities such as showers and drinking water are listed by NPS as seasonal[16].
Questions people ask
- How much does Julian Price Campground cost?
- NPS lists a camping fee of $30 per night, and says the posted rate at the campground applies[2]. Fees can change.
- Can you reserve a site at Julian Price Campground?
- Yes, some sites can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS lists 92 reservable sites and 98 first come, first served sites[7].
- Are dogs allowed at Julian Price Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 192 campsites with this detail listed[11].
- How long can an RV be at Julian Price Campground?
- The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 64 feet[4].
- Are campfires allowed at Julian Price Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 190 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 192 overnight campsites at Julian Price Campground: 91 tent only nonelectric, 74 rv nonelectric, 27 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Julian Price Campground Fee: $30 per night. National Park Service
- Julian Price Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Julian Price Campground: 64 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 24 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Julian Price Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Season and hours (NPS): Loop A open Friday, May 22, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 Campground kiosk open 9:30 AM- 6:00 PM when the campground is open. Listed exceptions: Closed for Winter 2026-10-26 to 2027-05-21. National Park Service
- NPS lists 190 sites at Julian Price Campground: 92 reservable and 98 first come, first served. National Park Service
- Reservation note from NPS: Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, advance reservations can be made for some campsites up to six months in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. National Park Service
- Permitted equipment at Julian Price Campground: 98 sites accept an RV or trailer and 118 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 6 of the 192 campsites at Julian Price Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Julian Price Campground: yes at all 192 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Julian Price Campground: yes at all 190 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Julian Price Campground on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Julian Price Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Julian Price Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Amenities at Julian Price Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Hot - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal; food... National Park Service
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