§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Doughton Park Campground is nestled in a landscape of mountains and open meadows. Explore the history of early settlers, enjoy spectacular shows of flame azalea and rhododendron, stretch your legs on area hiking trails, and view wildlife such as white-tailed deer, raccoons, red and gray foxes, and bobcats.
Originally known as The Bluffs, this area is now part of the 7000-acre Doughton Park, named in honor of Congressman Robert Doughton, a long-time advocate and supporter of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
3,704 ft
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.42889, -81.15444 36°25'44"N, 81°9'16"W Campground is located at Parkway Milepost 239.2 in North Carolina.
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.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Doughton Park 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.
Group Campsites
Campsite maximum 20 people, minimum 12 people. Pass holder discounts do not apply.
RV Information
Up to 90 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 34 ft
25 RV-only sites of 135 total
122 sites with electric
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tue
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 12 mph SE
Wed
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 9 mph W
Thu
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 14 mph W
Fri
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 10 mph W
Sat
78°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 9 mph NW
Sun
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph W
Mon
80°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 8 mph W
