US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsBackcountry campsite · National park in Watauga County, North Carolina. Run by National Park Service.
| Operator | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 2 |
| Site types | 2 hike to |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Drinking water | No |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Campfires allowed | Yes |
| Fee | No |
| Phone | (828) 276-2300 |
| Address | JULIAN PRICE PARK PICNIC AREA BETWEEN MILEPOST 296 AND 297 ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Old Johns River Road before you go.
Old John’s River Road Backcountry Camping is a primitive camping location along the Mountains to Sea Trail near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. There are 2 sites available, each with a fire ring. Maximum capacity is 6 people per site and the maximum stay length is 3 nights. Access this location either by hiking the Boone Fork Trail from the Julian Price Park Picnic Area, or Old John’s River Road between mile 296 and 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Black bears and other wildlife frequent this area, so bring an approved bear cannister or hang food or any scented items from a tree at least 10 feet high and 4 feet from the trunk.
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.
Old Johns River Road is in Watauga 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.