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Basin Cove Backcountry Camping

★4.7(92 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandBlue Ridge Parkway · Asheville, North Carolina
🌊River Access🏔️Mountain Views🌲Forest Setting🥾Hiking🎣Fishing🏠Cabins Available

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About Basin Cove Backcountry Camping

Basin Cove Backcountry Camping is a national park campground at Blue Ridge Parkway in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Blue Ridge Parkway around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.

Basin Cove Backcountry Camping is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 92 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Blue Ridge Parkway include Doughton Park Campground.

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Location

Address

Asheville, North Carolina

Coordinates

36.3898, -81.1621

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • •May sees 25 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Basin Cove Backcountry Camping campsite photo 1 - Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
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Basin Cove Backcountry Camping FAQ

How far in advance should I book Basin Cove Backcountry Camping?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Basin Cove Backcountry Camping?

May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Basin Cove Backcountry Camping. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Basin Cove Backcountry Camping right now?

Basin Cove Backcountry Camping is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Basin Cove Backcountry Camping located?

Basin Cove Backcountry Camping is located in Blue Ridge Parkway, near Asheville, North Carolina.

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