Blue Ridge Mountains

Blue Ridge Mountains

Drive through the misty peaks of the Appalachian range along America's most famous scenic parkway.

Best time
May – June, September – October
Duration
3–5 days
Avg. budget
$165 / day
Scenic score
9 / 10
Camping score
8 / 10

Reservation needed

None

Usually no advance permit needed

Nearest airport

AVL · 1 h 25 min drive

Asheville Regional Airport

Book your Blue stay without the stress

Private campsites and glamping just outside the park often stay open when park campgrounds are full. Availability is set by each partner.

RV parks near Blue Ridge Mountains on RoverPass

Price on request
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Campsites near Blue Ridge Mountains on Campspot

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Going in May? Book campsites around Nov, any entry permit around Jan, and your RV or car around Mar. Always check official park rules for exact release dates.

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RVs, campervans & cars near AVL

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The moments you came for

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Plan your road trip

From Asheville Regional Airport

1 h 25 min

about 49 miles by car · times vary with traffic and road closures

Get directions

Download offline maps before you go — signal drops near the park.

Stays near the end of your drive

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