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Julian Price Campground: how hard is it to reserve?
Blue Ridge Parkway · National Park Service · Boone, NC
As of Oct 10, 2026, 99% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Julian Price Campground over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 45% of weeknights. Weekends are much harder than weekdays here — shifting a trip to Sunday–Thursday is the easiest way to get a site. In the next 30 days, 12 of 30 dates have at least one open site (557 open site-nights in total; 557 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 97% | 6 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 87 | 99% | 45% | 12 |
About Julian Price Campground
- 192 campsites (192 listed in availability data)
- $30 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.3/5 from 533 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
- Activities: Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Photography, Picnicking
Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hiking, fishing and more. Whether it's for a family camping excursion or a peaceful getaway, this campground has something for everyone.Canoe rentals are available at Price Lake, and other types of non-motorized boats are permitted. Fishing is also available at the lake, with a dock provided. Price Lake Trail offers a refreshing hike around the edge of the water, and the Boone Fork , Green Knob and Tanawha Trails are just a few of the trails that a…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pisgah Campground Blue Ridge Parkway | Very hard | 99% | 12 |
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| Linville Falls Campground Blue Ridge Parkway | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Doughton Park Campground Blue Ridge Parkway | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Otter Creek Campground Blue Ridge Parkway | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardens Bluff Campground Cherokee National Forest | TN | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Warrior Creek W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir | NC | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Fort Hamby Park W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir | NC | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Bandits Roost W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir | NC | Hard | 73% | 5 |
| Little Oak Campground Cherokee National Forest | TN | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, Tn) Cherokee National Forest | TN | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |