Linville Falls Campground

Linville Falls Campground is a National Park Service campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina's Blue Ridge, sitting at about 3,250 feet in hardwood forest a short walk from the most photographed waterfall in the state. It suits campers who want quiet, shade, and trailheads out the door: the Erwin's View Trail is roughly 1.5 miles round trip to multiple overlooks, and Linville Gorge Wilderness is nearby for serious hikers. It feels more intimate than the Parkway's bigger campgrounds and is generally easier to book than Julian Price.

Sites	30 tent sites, 40 RV sites (no hookups)
Max RV length	30 ft
Cost	$30/night
Reservations	recreation.gov — easier to book than Julian Price, but October weekends still sell out
Season	May through late October
Elevation	3,250 ft
Dump station	Yes
Showers	No

Sites

30 tent sites, 40 RV sites (no hookups)

Max RV length

30 ft

Cost

$30/night

Reservations

recreation.gov — easier to book than Julian Price, but October weekends still sell out

Season

May through late October

Elevation

3,250 ft

Dump station

Yes

Showers

Why RVers stay here

Practically, this is no-hookup camping. Our guide lists 40 RV sites plus 30 tent sites, a 30-foot RV limit, a dump station but no showers, and $30 a night. Sites are mostly back-in with good shade and reasonable spacing. The season runs May through late October, and reservations go through recreation.gov. October leaf-season weekends still sell out, so book those early. The trade-off is services: no power, no showers, and a 30-foot cap that rules out larger rigs.

✓Short hike to Linville Falls and its overlooks

✓Quieter and easier to book than Julian Price

✓Shaded, well-spaced back-in sites in hardwood forest

✓Access to Linville Gorge Wilderness trailheads

!No hookups and no showers

!30-foot RV limit

!October weekends sell out

What our guides say about Linville Falls Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Blue Ridge Parkway Camping: The RV Guide to America's Favorite Drive

Linville Falls is two things: a campground and a waterfall, and both are worth the stop. The falls themselves are a short hike from the campground — the Erwin's View Trail is about 1.5 miles round trip and delivers multiple overlooks of the most photographed waterfall in North Carolina. The upper falls are a broad cascade; the lower falls drop into Linville Gorge, sometimes called the "Grand Canyon of the East."

The campground is set back from the falls in a hardwood forest. It's quieter than Julian Price and generally easier to book. Sites are mostly back-in, with good shade and reasonable spacing. The campground feels more intimate than the larger parks.

Linville Gorge Wilderness is accessible from nearby trailheads if you're a serious hiker. The gorge walls drop 2,000 feet and the trails are steep and rugged — this is not a casual afternoon walk, but it's some of the best backcountry in the southeast.

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Linville Falls Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Linville Falls Campground have hookups?

No. The 40 RV sites have no hookups. There is a dump station but no showers.

How much does Linville Falls Campground cost per night?

$30 per night, per our Blue Ridge Parkway guide. Confirm on recreation.gov when booking.

What is the max RV length at Linville Falls Campground?

30 feet. Sites are mostly back-in, so check the specific site's listed length before reserving.

How far is the campground from Linville Falls?

The falls are a short hike from the campground; the Erwin's View Trail is about 1.5 miles round trip and passes several overlooks.

Is Linville Falls Campground open year-round?

No. It operates roughly May through late October.

Do you need reservations at Linville Falls Campground?

Reservations are through recreation.gov. It is easier to book than Julian Price, but October weekends still fill, so reserve ahead for leaf season.