How To Find Us
We have a printable map to New River Campground.
New River Campground Canoeing and Kayaking is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia at an elevation of 2600 feet. You can find us on Highway 21 between Sparta, North Carolina, and Independence, Virginia, right at the state line.
Attractions in the Area
Only about 15 miles away is the Blue Ridge Parkway, known for its scenic vistas, which features hiking trails, waterfalls and the Blue Ridge Music Center. Also nearby are many parks including, Grayson Highlands State Park, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the Jefferson National Forest, and New River Trail State Park, many of which feature trails not only for hiking, but for horseback and bicycle. The Appalachian Trail, the longest foot trail in America, and the Virginia Creeper Trail are also not to far away, and there are several local golf courses in the area. You can find resources for more information on some of the attractions in the area on our links page.
Distances to Local Towns and Cities
The distances given are approximate and can vary depending on the route taken to reach New River Campground Canoeing and Kayaking.
North Carolina
Boone.....65 miles
Charlotte.....110 miles
Raleigh.....195 miles
Winston Salem.....90 miles
Virginia
Bristol.....85 miles
Wytheville.....35 miles
Tennessee
Johnson City.....125
Knoxville.....200 miles
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