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Blue Ridge Parkway · National Park Service · Sparta, NC
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About Doughton Park Campground
- 122 campsites
- $30–$45 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 174 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
- Activities: Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Birding, Fishing, Historic & Cultural Site, Picnicking, Photography
Nestled in a landscape of mountains, open meadows and pioneer cabins, Doughton Park Campground is surrounded by 30 miles (48 km) of hiking trails offering opportunities to view wildlife as well as get a feel for the lives of those who lived here long ago. Originally known as The Bluffs, the area came by its present name in honor of Congressman Robert L. Doughton, a long-time advocate and supporter of the Parkway. Doughton Park has a picnic area (at milepost 241), a campground (milepost 239), comfort stations, drinking water and access to 30 miles (48 km) of trail over bluegrass bluffs. The his…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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