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.
Business rules for Holiday Weekends :
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, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date
Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
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, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date
Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
New River State Park, NC
974 Ratings
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
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New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground
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New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground
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New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground
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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.
Booking Window
Auditoriums and Classrooms
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite Electric
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite Non-Electric
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Community Building
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations 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
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Picnic Shelter
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive Group Camping
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations 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
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
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
For more information on Cancellation Policies, click here
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Primitive Group Camping
$37.00-$57.00
Primitive
$17.00
Picnic Shelter
$80.00
Improved Group Camping
$72.00
Community Building
$195.00
Campsite Non-Electric
$27.00
Campsite Electric
$32.00-$42.00
Auditoriums and Classrooms
$75.00-$175.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Primitive Group Camping
$37.00-$57.00
Primitive
$17.00
Picnic Shelter
$80.00
Improved Group Camping
$72.00
Community Building
$195.00
Campsite Non-Electric
$27.00
Campsite Electric
$32.00-$42.00
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):
36.46778, -81.34028
36°28'4"N, 81°20'25"W
221 Access :
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.46768, -81.34035
36°28'4"N, 81°20'25"W
221 Access Address and Directions:
358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
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
Wagoner Access Address and Directions:
1477 Wagoner Access Road, Jefferson, NC 28640
From Jefferson take NC-16S/US 88 E for 4.6 miles, turn right onto Wagoner Access Rd and go 1.2 miles until you enter the park.
36.46778, -81.34028
36°28'4"N, 81°20'25"W
221 Access :
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.46768, -81.34035
36°28'4"N, 81°20'25"W
221 Access Address and Directions:
358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
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
Wagoner Access Address and Directions:
1477 Wagoner Access Road, Jefferson, NC 28640
From Jefferson take NC-16S/US 88 E for 4.6 miles, turn right onto Wagoner Access Rd and go 1.2 miles until you enter the park.
