Julian Price Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Asheville, NC, NC
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (450 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hiking, fishing and more. Whether it’s for a family camping excursion or a peaceful getaway, this campground has something for everyone.Julian Price Campground combines the traditional great outdoors experience with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, dump station, and drinking water. Both RV and tent sites are available, and are equipped with
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing
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Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Julian Price Campground offers boating, hiking, fishing, and canoeing at Price Lake with non-motorized boat rentals available. Google reviews rate it 4.5/5 stars, with campers praising well-maintained sites, family-friendly amenities, and abundant recreational activities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Big Brown Bat, American Beaver, Wood Duck, Ruffed Grouse, and Tufted Titmouse documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Julian Price Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with 192 sites Request lakeside sites in loop A for scenic views near Price Lake Note that some campsites share common parking areas; confirm site layout when booking
Skip Julian Price Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require shower facilities—bathrooms have flush toilets but no showers. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Julian Price Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Johns River Road Backcountry Camping (ASHEVILLE, NC), Mortimer Campground (Collettsville, NC), Linville Falls Campground (Asheville, NC), Dennis Cove Campground (Unicoi, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Julian Price Campground
Cell signal at Julian Price Campground (Asheville, NC): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hiking, fishing and more. Whether it’s for a family camping excursion or a peaceful getaway, this campground has something for everyone.Julian Price Campground combines the traditional great outdoors experience with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, dump station, and drinking water. Both RV and tent sites are available, and are equipped with grills, picnic tables, and lantern poles.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with 192 sites
Request lakeside sites in loop A for scenic views near Price Lake
Note that some campsites share common parking areas; confirm site layout when booking
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Asheville, North Carolina, head east on I-40 E for approximately 20 miles to exit 72 for US-70E. At the top of the exit ramp, continue straight onto US-70 E and drive for 11 miles to the intersection with US-221 N. Turn left (north) onto US-221 N and continue for 21.6 miles. At the sign for the Blue Ridge Parkway, turn right onto the connector road. At the stop sign marking the intersection with the Parkway, turn left (north) and drive for approximately 22 miles until you see the Campground
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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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