7-Day Forecast
Thu
74°F
6 mph NW
Fri
73°F
6 mph W
Sat
70°F
7 mph WNW
Sun
71°F
7 mph ENE
Mon
63°F
5 to 8 mph SE
Tue
70°F
6 to 13 mph WSW
Wed
70°F
12 mph WNW
Overview
Julian Price Campground sits beside Price Lake, a pristine body of water that sparkles against the backdrop of rolling mountains. The surrounding forest offers a colorful assortment of wildflowers in the spring and vivid orange and red foliage in the fall. Canoes can be rented at the lake, and a dock offers opportunities for fishing. Area hiking trails include Price Lake, Boone Fork, Green Knob, and Tanawha trails. Campers may see bears, grouse, turkeys, owls, hawks and more.
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Location
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.13889, -81.73111 36°8'20"N, 81°43'52"W From Asheville, North Carolina, go north on Blue Ridge Parkway to Milepost 297.
Weather Notes
The Parkway varies in elevation from under 650 feet at Virginia's James River to over 6,000 feet near Mount Pisgah in North Carolina. Weather can vary tremendously. Higher elevations can be cloudy and foggy while lower elevations are clear. Temperatures along the Parkway are often cooler than in surrounding foothills. Carry a jacket or blanket and emergency supplies in the car. Be aware of changing weather conditions and approaching weather systems, as summer heat can bring afternoon thunderstorms.
Julian Price Campground Fee
Per night charge for campsites is posted in each campground and available at www.nps.gov/blri. Holders of the Interagency Senior, Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access passes are entitled to a 50% discount on the base fee of the site physically occupied by the pass holder. Passes can be obtained at all campgrounds.
RV Information
73 RV-only sites of 190 total
Thu
74°F
6 mph NW
Fri
73°F
6 mph W
Sat
70°F
7 mph WNW
Sun
71°F
7 mph ENE
Mon
63°F
5 to 8 mph SE
Tue
70°F
6 to 13 mph WSW
Wed
70°F
12 mph WNW
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, advance reservations can be made for some campsites up to six months in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.
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