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Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock and Morrow Mountain State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 7 Days before Arrival Date

Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day

New River State Park, NC

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Average Rating: 4.8
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New River State Park is located in Ashe and Alleghany counties. The Wagoner Road Access Area, at river mile 26, is located eight miles southeast of Jefferson. The U.S. 221 Access Area, at river mile 15, is located eight miles northeast of Jefferson and may be reached by US Hwy...
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New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground
Primitive
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground
Primitive
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground
Primitive
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground
Primitive
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Campground
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Campground
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Campground
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Campground
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Campground
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River Wagoner Access Walk-In Campground
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River Wagoner Access Walk-In Campground
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River Wagoner Access Walk-In Campground
Campsite Non-Electric
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Peak - Backcountry Campground
Primitive
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Peak - Backcountry Campground
Primitive
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Group Campsite
Primitive Group Camping
40
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River Elk Shoals Chapel
Community Building
85 Accessible
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Auditorium Full Day
Auditoriums and Classrooms
25 Accessible
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Auditorium Half Day
Auditoriums and Classrooms
25 Accessible
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Classroom Full Day
Auditoriums and Classrooms
25 Accessible
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Classroom Half Day
Auditoriums and Classrooms
25 Accessible
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Community Building
Community Building
85 Accessible
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Picnic Shelter
Picnic Shelter
50 Accessible
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
New River US 221 Access Walk-In Group Campsite
Improved Group Camping
35
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
+When you reserve one of these sites, it will not be a site specific reservation. You will be assigned a site when you arrive at the campground.
Overview

Description

New River State Park is located in Ashe and Alleghany counties. The Wagoner Road Access Area, at river mile 26, is located eight miles southeast of Jefferson. The U.S. 221 Access Area, at river mile 15, is located eight miles northeast of Jefferson and may be reached by US Hwy 221. The Kings Creek Access Area, at river mile 7, is located on Kings Creek Rd. The Alleghany County Access Area, at river mile 1, may be reached only by canoe.

Rugged hillsides, pastoral meadows and farmlands surround what is believed to be one of the oldest rivers in North America. Its waters are slow and placid. Its banks are fertile and covered with wildflowers. Dedicated as a National Scenic River in 1976, this gentle river is the centerpiece of New River State Park.

The New River area still maintains an old-fashioned charm. Mountain roads are narrow and winding, dotted with small farms, churches and country stores. The river itself is tranquil, offering good bass fishing, trout streams, excellent birding and inspiring mountain scenery. But perhaps the best way to absorb and appreciate the river's peacefulness is from the seat of a canoe as it glides across the slow-moving waters. Four areas with access to this waterway make up more than 2,200 acres of New River State Park and provide spots for camping, canoeing, picnicking and fishing.

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Auditoriums and Classrooms

Sat Mar 30 2024 - Sun Sep 29 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Campsite Electric

Fri Mar 29 2024 - Sun Sep 29 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Campsite Non-Electric

Fri Mar 29 2024 - Sun Sep 29 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Community Building

Sat Mar 30 2024 - Sun Sep 29 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Note: There are 1 site(s) in this category with different booking windows. Please check site details for more information (Loop, Site)

Improved Group Camping

Sat Mar 30 2024 - Sun Sep 29 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Picnic Shelter

Sat Mar 30 2024 - Sun Sep 29 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Primitive

Fri Mar 29 2024 - Sun Sep 29 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Primitive Group Camping

Sat Mar 30 2024 - Sun Sep 29 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bath House
  • Canoe Ramp
  • Chairs
  • Comfort Station
  • Commercial Range
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hook Ups
  • Emergency Telephone
  • Fire Rings
  • Fireplace
  • Fireplace Grill
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilets
  • Group Grill
  • Hiking Trail
  • Hot Showers
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showerhouse
  • Telephone
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trash
  • Water Faucets
  • Water Hookups
  • Water spigot
Fees and Cancellation Policies

Fees and Cancellation

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Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Primitive Group Camping
$32.00-$52.00
Primitive
$12.00
Picnic Shelter
$80.00-$105.00
Improved Group Camping
$62.00
Community Building
$195.00
Campsite Non-Electric
$23.00
Campsite Electric
$28.00-$33.00
Auditoriums and Classrooms
$75.00-$175.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Primitive Group Camping
$32.00-$52.00
Primitive
$12.00
Picnic Shelter
$80.00-$105.00
Improved Group Camping
$62.00
Community Building
$195.00
Campsite Non-Electric
$23.00
Campsite Electric
$28.00-$33.00
Auditoriums and Classrooms
$75.00-$175.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.46768, -81.34035
36°28'4"N, 81°20'25"W

The above refers to 221 Access's GPS info.

221 Access Directions:

From Jefferson take US 221/Hwy 16 N. for 4.7 miles to Tom Fowler Rd, turn right on Tom Fowler Rd and go 1.3 miles and dead end at Old US 221, turn left for 2.6 miles to park entrance on the right.

Wagoner Access

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.414044, -81.389622
N 36 degrees, 24 minutes, 50.6 seconds
W 81 degrees, 23 minutes, 22.6 seconds
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

New River State Park
358 New River State Park Road
Laurel Springs  NC  28644
Phone Number:
Project Office: (336)982-2587
Additional Information