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Old Johns River Road

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Key facts

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Pitches & accommodation

Pitches12

Facilities & details

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Drinking water
Open fires

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🏞️ Attractions

Hebron Colony FallsWaterfalls0.6 km · ~7 min walkDirections ↗
Pigpen Knob (1,050 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America

0.7 km · ~9 min walkDirections ↗
Myria Knob (1,075 m)Summits & peaks1.2 km · ~14 min walkDirections ↗
Green Knob (1,196 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America

1.4 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Sims Creek OverlookTrails & trailheads2 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Greater Foscoe Mining Company
Greater Foscoe Mining CompanyAttractions

Foscoe est une census-designated place située dans le comté de Watauga, dans l’État de Caroline du Nord, aux États-Unis. Lors du recensement de 2020, elle comptait 1 457 habitants.

3.7 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Moses Cone Overlook
Moses Cone OverlookAttractions

The Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a country estate in honor of Moses H. Cone in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It is on the Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 292 and 295 with access at milepost 294. Most locals call it Cone Park. The park is run by the National Park Service and is open to the public. It contains 3,500 acres (14 km2), a 16-acre (65,000 m2) trout lake, a 22-acre (89,000 m2) Bass

4.5 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
China Creek FallsWaterfalls4.6 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Blowing Rock Pool
Blowing Rock PoolParks & play

Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census. The Caldwell County portion of Blowing Rock is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Watauga County portion is part of the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area.

4.8 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Broyhill ParkParks & play5 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Annie Cannon GardensParks & play5.1 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Boone United TrailheadTrails & trailheads10.1 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Old Johns River Road?

Old Johns River Road is free to camp at.

Can I pitch a tent at Old Johns River Road?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Old Johns River Road?

Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.

Is there drinking water at Old Johns River Road?

No — bring your own drinking water.

How many sites does Old Johns River Road have?

Old Johns River Road has around 12 pitches.

Who runs Old Johns River Road?

Old Johns River Road is operated by National Park Service.

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