US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsBackcountry campsite · National park in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Run by National Park Service.
| Operator | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 8 |
| Site types | 8 hike to |
| RVs welcome | No |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible | No |
| Fees | <p>Basin Cove Backcountry Campground reservations are available on a 6-month rolling basis prior to planned start dates. </p> <p><strong>Backcountry Camping Permit Fee: </strong>$15 per night per site.</p> <p><strong>Do not print your permi |
| Phone | (828) 276-2300 |
| Address | Doughton Park Recreation Area Milepost 238, Laurel Springs , NC, 28644 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Basin Cove backcountry is a primitive camp located in historic Basin Cove at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.. Multiple trails allow access to the primitive campground. Click to see a map Doughton Park Hiking Trails Overnight parking for backcountry is permitted at designated areas. From the parkway, the trails descend over 1500 feet into the Basin Cove Area. Easiest trail is the Grassy Gap Fire Road entrance from Longbottom Road. This year-round campground has eight campsites each with individual fire rings, lantern post, and food storage boxes. No pit toilet or privy exists.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Basin Cove Campground is in Wilkes County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.