Doughton Park Campground

Overview

Doughton Park Campground is nestled in a landscape of mountains and open meadows. Explore the history of early settlers, enjoy spectacular shows of flame azalea and rhododendron, stretch your legs on area hiking trails, and view wildlife such as white-tailed deer, raccoons, red and gray foxes, and bobcats.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

108 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

336-372-8877

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Doughton Park Campground, 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 · 0.1 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 · 2.9 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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• Sparta TrailHike · 1.1 mi long · 3.5 mi from camp

  The Sparta Trail is a developing local hiking trail, which is planned to connects the Mountains-to-Sea Trail to Bullhead Mountain and Sparta North Carolina. OpenStreetMap

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• Bluff Mountain TrailHike · 7.3 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Fodder Stack TrailHike · 0.7 mi long · 0.7 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Basin Creek TrailHike · 3.0 mi long · 0.8 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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Scenic sights

• Fodder StackPeak · 3,602 ft · 0.6 mi from camp

  A peak along Fodder Stack Trail.

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• Sheep RockPeak · 3,550 ft · 0.9 mi from campShow on map
• Air Bellows OverlookViewpoint · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Wildcat Rock OverlookViewpoint · 1.1 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Fodder Stack Trail.

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• Incredible FallsWaterfall · 3.9 mi from camp

  A 98-foot waterfall.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Big PinnacleClimbing · 24.0 mi from campShow on map
• Appalachian Mountain Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 33.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

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