Doughton Park Campground

National Park Service · North Carolina

Doughton Park Campground in North Carolina. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 117 public campsites we map in North Carolina.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

National Park Service

Fee

$30–$45/night

Booking

Reservation required

Phone

336-372-8877 (MAY - OCTOBER)

Coordinates

36.42889, -81.15444

Nearest sites we map

• Basin Cove Backcountry Camping4 km · National Park Service
• Fish Dam Creek Park33 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room34 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Dam Site Shelter34 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Fort Hamby Park35 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Berry Mountain Park Shelter35 km · US Army Corps of Engineers

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-18, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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