About this campground
The James River visitor center is closed. The James River area offers visitors the opportunity to learn about transportation history in central and southern Appalachia.
Getting there
James River Visitor Center (Milepost 63.6) directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/james-river.htm.
Directions
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James River Visitor Center (Milepost 63.6) doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby North Carolina campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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