State unconfirmedBlue Ridge Parkway

Johns River Road Backcountry Camping

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.

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In this field guide2 site records · Johns River Road
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerNational Park Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 10323780

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Site / loopSite accessRV limitTrailer limitDrivewayEntryOutletsSurface
Site 1Johns River RoadHIKE TOReview in setup checkerHike-InNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer onlyNot publishedParking surface onlyNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Site 2Johns River RoadHIKE TOReview in setup checkerHike-InNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer onlyNot publishedParking surface onlyNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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Published address
JULIAN PRICE PARK PICNIC AREA BETWEEN MILEPOST 296 AND 297 ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
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36.15027, -81.73318Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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