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| Location | Sparta, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $30–$45/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (132 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 90 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 63 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Doughton Park Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights22 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Doughton Park Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Asheville. It lists 52 RV or RV/tent sites and 41 tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| B15 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A09 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A07 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B04 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A02 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A14 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A23 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A20 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A04 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A11 rv nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (132 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“The tent pad wasn't big enough for even a small tent. The site was really small too. We had to leave, because we couldn't fit our tent. I asked for a refund and they refused. They don't have good customer service.”
“Very friendly campground is GREAT! Rangers and hosts are the best!! One of our favorite campgrounds ”
“Great campground! The music center is a must see. ”
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Doughton Park Campground sits on a high ridgetop of the Blue Ridge Parkway at about 3,688 feet in elevation, occupying roughly 7,000 acres of rolling meadows and steep mountainsides where open fields, pioneer cabins and long-range mountain views define the landscape. The campground itself (milepost 239) contains 111 campsites in three loops Loop A (24 sites), Loop B (67 sites) and Loop C (20 sites) and the site mix includes 39 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents, 24 RV-only sites and 48 tent-only sites. Campsites are heavily shaded and come with picnic tables, lantern posts, fire rings and grills; the campground also provides flush toilets, comfort stations, drinking water and a dump station. Three group sites can be reserved for larger gatherings. Reservation policy: 24 sites are available for advance reservation; the remaining sites are first-come, first-served and must be claimed in person at the campground kiosk (availability of those sites cannot be tracked through Recreation.gov). The Bluffs picnic area (milepost 241) and the recently reopened Bluffs Restaurant (see www.bluffsrestaurant.org for hours) are nearby conveniences, and the picnic area's open fields make for good night-sky viewing when light pollution is low. Recreation at Doughton Park centers on more than 30 miles of foot and horse trails that range from easy family strolls to strenuous ridge descents. Notable routes include Bluff Mountain Trail (7.5 miles) with many viewpoints, Cedar Ridge Trail (4.4 miles) down to Grassy Gap Fire Road, Grassy Gap Fire Road itself (6.1 miles) wide enough for hikers and horseback riders and accessed from Milepost 243.9 with Longbottom Road as the horse entry/exit and Flat Rock Ridge (5.0 miles) which drops from Basin Cove Overlook to the cool banks of Basin Cove Creek. Basin Cove Creek is reached via Grassy Gap Fire Road plus a 1.7-mile approach (4.9 miles one way; 9.8 miles roundtrip) and includes more than 26 creek crossings and the century-old Caudill Cabin; Bluff Ridge Primitive Trail (2.7 miles) is the steepest route into Basin Cove, while the short, spring-flower friendly Fodder Stack Trail (1.4 miles roundtrip) is a good option for families. The one-room Brinegar Cabin (circa 1885) is open from Memorial Day weekend through October with occasional hand-loom weaving and craft demonstrations, and a historic cemetery sits near milepost 245.5. Anglers will find stocked Rainbow and Brook Trout in the Basin Cove complex (check visitor center for regulations and bring a valid Virginia or North Carolina fishing license), and primitive backcountry camping in Basin Cove is available with a free permit from the campground office (May October) at 336-372-8877 or the Bluffs District Office at 828-348-3487. Note: GPS devices and general mapping programs do not always provide reliable directions to Doughton Park the safest approach is to follow the Blue Ridge Parkway access routes rather than trusting shortcut routing over steep or unpaved local roads. Activities on site and nearby include auto touring, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, historic and cultural sites, picnicking and wildlife viewing (white-tailed deer, foxes, bobcats and spring rhododendron and flame azalea displays are common).
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
Picks are 50 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)), about 85 mi straight-line from Doughton Park Campground. RV rentals in Charlotte
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| $30 |
| A05 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A13 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| A25 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B01 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B31 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B09 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B07 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B50 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B22 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B36 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B46 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| C75 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B63 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B06 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B51 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| C66 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B48 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B08 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B65B standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B16 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| C95 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| C87 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| B18 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length |
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| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 30 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Doughton Park Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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