Basin Cove Backcountry Camping

Overview

Basin Cove backcountry is a primitive camp located in historic Basin Cove at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.. Multiple trails allow access to the primitive campground. Click to see a map Doughton Park Hiking Trails Overnight parking for backcountry is permitted at designated areas.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $15 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-276-2300

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Basin Cove Backcountry Camping, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 5Hike · 85.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.1 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 6Hike · 69.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.4 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Bluff Ridge Primative TrailHike · 2.7 mi long · 0.0 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Grassy Gap Fire RoadHike · 6.2 mi long · 0.0 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Basin Creek TrailHike · 3.0 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Flat Rock Ridge TrailHike · 4.7 mi long · 0.5 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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Scenic sights

• Bell KnobPeak · 2,408 ft · 0.5 mi from camp

  A peak along Flat Rock Ridge Trail.

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• Brooks KnobPeak · 3,271 ft · 1.7 mi from camp

  A peak along Bluff Ridge Primative Trail.

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• Basin Cove OverlookViewpoint · 2.1 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Flat Rock Ridge Trail.

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• Air Bellows OverlookViewpoint · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Upper Widows Creek FallsWaterfall · 4.4 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Widows Creek Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Big PinnacleClimbing · 25.5 mi from campShow on map
• Appalachian Mountain Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 31.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.