Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights18 sites open for every nightA forested campground near hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Tucked into the rolling hill country at the base of mighty Linville Gorge is Lake James, a sprawling 6,812-acre reservoir with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This impressive waterway is the centerpiece of Lake James State Park, where nature offers scenic vistas of the Appalachian Mountain range and beckons those with an appetite for outdoor recreation.

















Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 83 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
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| L01 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L02 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L03 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L04 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L05 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L06 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L07 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L08 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L09 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| L10 primitive | ✓ |
Hookups (individual campsites): 53 no-hookup individual sites.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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| L30 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| 019 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P13 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P14 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P15 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P18 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P19 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P20 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P16 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P22 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
| P32 campsite non-electric | ✓ | ✓ | from $27 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights18 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights109 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 20 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 33 mi from campground
$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 34 mi from campground
$100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 19 ft · 40 mi from campground
$225/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Asheville area · 2 hr · from $27/person

Asheville area · 3 hr · from $74/person

Asheville area · 5.5 hr · from $110/person
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on North Carolina State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 90% | 9% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 92% | 1% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 99% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 99% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 98% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 85% | 0% | 0% |
Asheville area · 4 hr · from $109/person

Asheville area · 1.7 hr · from $41/person

Asheville area · 1.5 hr · from $52/person

Asheville area · 3 hr · from $119/person

Asheville area · 2 hr · from $30/person

Asheville area · 1.8 hr · from $35/person
83 individual reservable campsites from North Carolina State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
53 sites · From $27/night
Loops: Paddys Creek Drive-in Tent Camping loop (33), Catawba River Area Walk In Campground (20)
12 open Nov 13–Nov 15
30 sites · From $17/night
Loops: Long Arm Boat In Camping Area 2 (12), Long Arm Boat In Camping Area 1 (10), Long Arm Boat In Camping Area 3 (8)
30 open Nov 13–Nov 15