Linville Falls Campground
Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge, and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Campground is an ideal location for your next family camping excursion. Linville River, which winds beside the campground, is stocked for fishing, and the location is central to many area attractions including the Linville Falls waterfall, which has three waterfall overlooks in a one-mile hike.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 29 |
| RV, no hookups | 19 |
| Tent-only | 14 |
| Group tent areas | 2 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
64 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | A | RV | Back-in | 22 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| A03 | A | RV | Back-in | 22 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | ||
| A04 | A | RV | Back-in | 22 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| A05 | A | RV | Back-in | 22 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | ||
| A06 | A | RV | Pull-through | 50 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | ||
| A07 | A | RV | Back-in | 24 | Paved | 6 / 2 | |||
| A08 | A | RV | Back-in | 25 | Paved | 6 / 2 | |||
| A09 | A | RV | Pull-through | 50 | Paved | 6 / 2 | |||
| A10 | A | RV | Back-in | 25 | Paved | 6 / 2 | |||
| A11 | A | RV | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites A27, A29 are listed accessible |
The campground offers comfortable tent or RV camping, with the convenience of flush toilets, dump station, and drinking water. Grills/fire rings and picnic tables at each site create a perfect environment for family barbecues or late-night marshmallow roasting. In addition to the 39 sites available for advance reservation, 25 campsites are available on a first come, first-served basis. The sites must be booked in person at the campground kiosk.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From I-40 East, take Highway 221 north to the Blue Ridge Parkway at Linville Falls. Go north for one mile to Linville Falls Spur Road, located at Milepost 317, and continue a half mile to the campground.
| Coordinates | 35.9681° N, 81.9322° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx - Stone Mountain
25 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Pack Rats ↗ | 8.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World of Marion ↗ | 20.5 mi |
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Explore
Video
Linville Falls Campground Tour & Review | Blue Ridge Parkway
Worth a stop
Linville Caverns, a privately maintained cave just south of Linville Falls, offers guided tours year-round.
- 10.3 mi
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miLinville Falls0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miLinville Gorge ↗12.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.2 miBynum Bluff1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.4 miBrushy Ridge2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.8 miCabin0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.9 miBabel Tower1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Linville Gorge Wilderness begins about 3.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.9 miLinville Gorge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 11,653 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Linville Falls Tavern, (former)Building · Linville Falls · 0.9 mi
- Franklin–Penland HouseBuilding · Linville Falls · 1.1 mi
- Ray Wiseman HouseBuilding · Altamont · 1.8 mi
Natural features
Linville Gorge is a vast designated Wilderness area that sits on 11,786 acres of rolling hills and thick forest. The gorge surrounds the Linville River, which is located some 1,400 feet below the ridge, creating a stunning canyon that has earned the nickname "The Grand Canyon of North Carolina." The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic byway with plenty of natural attractions and recreational opportunities for visitors. Aside from natural features, the parkway is also a cross-section of Appalachian mountain history. Stretching almost 500 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through North Carolina and Virginia, it encompasses some of the oldest historical sites of both pre-historic and early European settlements. The surrounding forest offers hemlock, white pine, oaks, hickory and birch trees, along with a colorful assortment of wildflowers in the spring and an epic array of orange and red shades of leaves in the autumn.
Recreation
The Linville Falls area is a hiker's paradise, and the campground provides easy access to several trails that allow visitors to experience the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. Once at the Linville Gorge, visitors can hike more challenging trails down to the river, where fishing for trout is a popular pastime. Linville Falls is another must-see, carrying water from the river over several layers of falls, ending in a spectacular 45-foot waterfall pouring into the sparkling riverbed below. Duggers Creek Falls: accessible from the Linville Falls Visitor Center on a small loop trail. See views of the falls from the foot bridge. These are native brook trout waters (fishing regulations apply). Lost Cove Cliff Overlook: view Brown Mountain and see the Brown Mountain Lights--a natural occurrence which is believed to be caused by natural gases. A good spot to view hawks and peregrine falcons in the spring and fall.
Guidebooks for Blue Ridge Parkway
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Lonely Planet Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips 2Amy C. Balfour and Virginia Maxwell, 2022Find at Bookshop.org- Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, Revised and Expanded EditionLeonard M. Adkins and J. Richard Wells, 2018Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Linville Falls Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Linville Falls Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Linville Falls Campground have?
66 sites, including 29 standard sites without power, 19 RV sites without hookups, 14 tent-only sites, and 2 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Linville Falls Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Linville Falls Campground?
The campground offers comfortable tent or RV camping, with the convenience of flush toilets, dump station, and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Linville Falls Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Linville Falls Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Linville Falls Campground?
Sites A27 and A29 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Linville Falls Campground?
The Linville Falls area is a hiker's paradise, and the campground provides easy access to several trails that allow visitors to experience the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Linville Falls Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mortimer Campground (9.7 mi), Julian Price Campground (16.3 mi, partly first-come), and Johns River Road Backcountry Camping (16.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Linville Falls Campground in?
Linville Falls Campground is a Blue Ridge Parkway campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Blue Ridge Parkway