$20
Julian Price
Closed for the season
Total sites: 193
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 22, 2026
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 22, 2026
3,365 ft
59°F
41°F
41°F
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Julian Price Campground, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Julian Price Campground is part of Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina (1 hr 1 min northwest of Hickory, NC) with an elevation of 3,365 feet. Julian Price Campground is rated 4.3 stars from 472 reviews. There are a total of 193 campsites including 90 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. 100 sites can accommodate RVs between 16 and 92 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets, and water sports rental. Activities include fishing, hiking trails and floating sports.
The shower house will be closed in 2026. The dump station and water filling station will be open for the season. There will not be any first come, first served camping at Julian Price Park Campground in 2026. Loop A will be the only loop open and advanced reservations are required.
Roadwork is expected in this area throughout the 2026 camping season. Please check the park website for road updates, Road Status and Closures - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)
Campsite Reviews (472)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 56% | |
| 4 star | 28% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@CrisK7B23B7E3E · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #A19
Clean campground, very nice and helpful campground hosts!
Some Coverage
@MonicaM6326647 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #A31
This was a great campground that will be better once the storm damage has been cleared and the whole area is reopened. The sites in Loop A by the lake were open and sunny but therefore not private. Other loops look to be more woodsy and private. Staff went above and beyond to make you feel welcome!
No Service
@MichaelO624286 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #A15
Very friendly and helpful camp hosts. Its a small campground with tight parking spaces. Lots of generators going. Convenient to lots of hiking trails.
Major Issues
@DebraVE505D424 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #A28
My site was in the middle of a field which received sunlight all day- no shade - no other camping spots so I went home
@AmyC3583814 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #A11
The lake was very nice, our site was level, the check-in process was easy, bathrooms were clean, and being right on the Parkway was excellent. We liked out site (A11 Loop A), but I did see a few sites that I would not have wanted. So I would do a little research on which site you get.
@BreaM847291784 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #A25
Beautiful and convenient
@PeterW2595731 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #A26
always enjoy camping here and can tell lots of cleanup was done after the storm. Some of the camp sites on A loop are very close to each other, tent spots particularly and lack of space/privacy.
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@KristinC611611 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #A2
Our spot on Loop A (#2) was great for two small tents. We had partial privacy as we were right on the loop trail path. The trees nearby were perfect for hammocks. The views were incredible and the grounds are coming along from last years storm. Thankful to spend time in nature. Be prepared for a more rugged experience until the shower houses are restored.
Some Coverage
@Stephanie97A07 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Excellent experience creating wonderful memories. The people renting kayaks and canoes are awesome, friendly and so helpful! So much to do here!
@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #A31
We only stayed one night at Julian Price State Park so we didn't get to experience much of the campground. Our site was nice and pretty close to level. The "comfort station", i.e., the restrooms, were old and dated and needed a fresh coat of paint.
@AllenR7E2C61EF · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #A3
Good campground, hiking around lake, and convenience near Blowing Rock, Boone, and Grandfather mountain
@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #A25
Beautiful views of Price Lake from this site. Fire pit is a little close to site next to it. Showers were not available.
Major Issues
@JoniB2F64CC96F · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #A27
Love this park! So sad to see Loops B, C, D in such disarray. I'd not stayed in Loop A in decades and without memory of the sites, I picked 27 and it was by far the smallest site I'd ever camped on, and there was no view of the lake or access to the water! My husband and I had a good time anyway, and loved that the park was even open. The bathrooms were kept clean, the trails we hiked were as lovely as ever in spite of a reduced work force. Please keep up the good work. I'm a member of Alt National Parks on FB and I know how bad the political situation in this country is. Stay strong! Resist!
Some Coverage
@RandyH9893483 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #A2
We stayed in A02 in a 24 hybrid travel trailer. Thats what I put in when I was making my reservation but A02 is not really suited for an RV and loop A as a whole is better for tent campers. We drove Into the loop backwards so we could have our door facing our camp space. Our fire ring and picnic table were 10 feet from the Lake trail which doubles as the path to the bathhouse so it was quite busy. The Blue Ridge Parkway is about 150 feet away so that was a little noisy too. We had a good time even with those unexpected drawbacks. It is a beautiful location and close to Boone, Grandfather Mountain, and Sugar Mountain.
No Service
@KarenN9769488 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #A28
This campground provides easy access to some of the top scenic locations in WNC. Its right on the Blue Ridge Parkway. No cell phone service which makes it a true getaway in the mountains.
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@Jacquelin89B10 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #A11
Our family had SUCH a great time camping here. It was so quite and peaceful. Our particular camp sites had direct access to the lake and the views were unmatched. We can't wait to book again next year!
@ShannonFB2DEA3 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #A17
Registration was easy, site was perfect!
Some Coverage
@ethanh79C0DF35 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #A12
Great campsite! Quiet with good privacy, just wish the bathrooms were a bit bigger for the amount of primitive campers there were
No Service
@JustinF7D851FE · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #A22
Campground looked tired and need of some tlc.
@StephenS245469 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #A27
Compact and convienent spot on the Parkway. My site arrangement was confusing with the neighboring site for parking and the tent pad, hard to know which was which. Some road noise from the parkway but not that much.
Major Issues
@TerryG6407300 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful place!
@TammyM2556551 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #A9
It was so great to be being back! This time we were in Loop A with a beautiful lake view.
@Stephanie97A07 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #A16
Bathrooms were cleaner than I have ever seen. Thanks for all your hard work
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