Basin Cove Backcountry Camping
Blue Ridge Parkway — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: ASHEVILLE, NC, NC
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Primitive backcountry camping in historic Basin Cove at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway with multiple trail access options and year-round operation. Eight tent sites with fire rings, picnic tables, bear boxes, and fishing access.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area. Also white-tailed deer, barred owl, indigo bunting, eastern towhee, and garter snakes.
Insider tips for Basin Cove Backcountry Camping: Use Grassy Gap Fire Road entrance from Longbottom Road as the shortest and easiest route into backcountry Book early as this is a federal campground with only 8 sites Trails descend over 1500 feet into Basin Cove area, so plan accordingly
Skip Basin Cove Backcountry Camping if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You want established facilities - this is primitive camping only.
Best time to visit Basin Cove Backcountry Camping: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Doughton Park Campground (Asheville, NC), Fish Dam Creek Park (Wilkesboro, NC), Dam Site Shelter (Wilkesboro, NC), Fort Hamby Park (WILKESBORO, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Basin Cove Backcountry Camping
Cell signal at Basin Cove Backcountry Camping (ASHEVILLE, NC): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryUse Grassy Gap Fire Road entrance from Longbottom Road as the shortest and easiest route into backcountry
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 8 sites
Trails descend over 1500 feet into Basin Cove area, so plan accordingly
Campground operates year-round per RIDB official description
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Grassy Gap Fire Road on Long Bottom Road is the shortest and easiest route into the backcountry. Long Bottom Road from Blue Ridge parkway · From the Blue Ridge Parkway, Head South on NC 18 for 6.2 miles. · Turn Left on Longbottom Road and go 6.4 miles to a small Bridge with Black & Yellow Marker signs. · Parking Area (36.3752 -81.1447) is beside the Bridge. Elevation 1440. · Trail to Basin Cove Primitive Camping Area is across the Road from the Parking Area. Look for gated road. Note: Long botto
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Blue Ridge Parkway fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Blue Ridge Parkway before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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