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Make Down by the River Campground your
home away from home as you enjoy all of the
outstanding attractions and breathtaking
scenes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North
Carolina. Large trees and beautiful
landscaping frame sites in our campground.
All sites are flat, paved, spacious and most
are pull-through. We are open May 1 to
October 31.
From Greensboro/Winston Salem/Hickory, NC: From I-40W take exit 188 to merge on US-421N. Turn left onto NC-105S. Turn right onto NC-181N/US-221S. Turn left onto NC-181S/US-221S. Turn left onto NC-181S. Turn right at River Campground Rd. From Elizabethton, TN: Continue to follow US-19E. Entering North Carolina 24.5 mi. Continue on Elk Park Hwy/NC-194. Continue to follow NC-194 through Newland to the 221 intersection. Turn left at NC-221. Turn right at Jonas Ridge Hwy/NC-181. Go 1/4 mile turn right at River Campground Rd. From Blue Ridge Parkway: Off MP 312. Right on Hwy 181 North. 1 mile down on left.
This year was our fourth summer season at Down by The River Campground. We traveled across the country in our motorhome for five years. When we discovered this campground, we realized it offered everything we wanted, minus the standard headaches of often changing locations. Like everything in real estate, location is a key element. This beautifully manicured campground is nestled in a key tourist area, High Country, North Carolina. Within a short drive this campground offers visitors Blue Ridge Parkway drives, hiking with awesome views as well as many memorable township experiences. Camping at DBTR is a community like experience hosting friendly campers with common interests. As a 55+ community, the campground's seasonal residents welcome transient campers to join in on social activities while offering their knowledge and experiences of the surrounding natural beauty. A five-star rating for Down by The River Campground in the areas of maintenance, convenient location, mountain like temperatures and community camping. What else could you possible need?
Great campground for over 55. Quite, peaceful, and a great place to relax, and escape the heat of summer. Great location. In driving distance of several mountain towns and attractions. Handy to The Blueridge Parkway.
Owners not the nicest from what I gather from tenants and theres very strict rules must be 55 or older but if I had to guess the owner and his wife arent even 55 but they run a tight ship always working on the place and making it look good it's quiet and the grass stays very green and cut... it's very pet friendly and has nice people staying there everyone waves at you and talks to you
2023 was our 3rd year as seasonal campers. DBTR is an Awesome campground. It’s always sad when the season is over😢. Not only are we leaving wonderful friends for 6 months - but the serenity and beauty of the campground. Can’t wait until May 1.
