Boone, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Watauga County County

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

19,534 Population 3,057/sq mi density

$28,633 Median Income $18,600 per capita

$373,600 Home Value $469,649 Zillow

$1,080 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

131 Violent Crime/100K 1,312 property/100K

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$28,633 median income, 8.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$373,600 home value, $1,080/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

131 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

53.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Boone (24)

BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $25/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access

Berry Mountain Park Shelter is located in Berry Mountain Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.This ADA-accessible la...

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BOOMER PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Boating, Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access

Boomer Park Shelter is located in Boomer Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.The gentle Yadkin River flows through ...

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Fish Dam Creek Park

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1 sites 5.0/5 (7 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Picnicking, Hiking, Biking, Birding, Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing

Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the...

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Johns River Road Backcountry Camping

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2 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $15/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Hammock

Birding, Camping, Photography, Hiking

Old John’s River Road Backcountry Camping is a primitive camping location along the Mountains to Sea Trail near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. There ar...

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KEOWEE PARK SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (3 reviews) $40/night Reservable

Biking, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Water Access

Keowee Park Shelter is located within Keowee Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.For facility specific information,...

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BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS

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1 sites 4.9/5 (8 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Star Gazing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing

The pavilion at Backbone Rock Recreation Area is a popular location for family reunions and other types of group gatherings. The pavilion is large and...

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BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND

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11 sites 4.6/5 (70 reviews) $10–$20/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Rock Climbing, Biking, Backpacking, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing

Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on 4/27/26. The pavilion and vault toilets in the day-use area will open on 3/16/26. Backbone R...

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FORT HAMBY PARK

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36 sites 4.6/5 (277 reviews) $30–$125/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Archery, Disc Golf

Fort Hamby Park is located on the north side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valle...

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GRINDSTONE

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4.6/5 (53 reviews) $24–$36/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Scenic Drive

Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area prov...

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WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA

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2 sites 4.6/5 (19 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Water Access

Watauga Point Recreation Area will open for the 2026 season on 4/6/26. PLEASE NOTE: The bathrooms are CLOSED and WINTERIZED for the season, and will o...

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DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

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14 sites 4.5/5 (59 reviews) $10–$20/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Emergency Services, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, Water Access

Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campgrou...

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FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP

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3 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $5/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CAMPING

Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for riding enthusiasts who are looking for the rare opportunity to ride from their campsite onto hundre...

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Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)

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27 sites 4.5/5 (41 reviews) $12/night Reservable

Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking

PLEASE NOTE: AS THE HURRICANE BANNER DESCRIBES, JACOBS CREEK CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. READ THE NEED TO KNOW SECTION...

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WARRIOR CREEK

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63 sites 4.5/5 (204 reviews) $22–$85/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking

Warrior Creek is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley,...

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BANDITS ROOST

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103 sites 4.4/5 (903 reviews) $20–$85/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Environmental Education

Bandits Roost Campground is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin Ri...

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CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND

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42 sites 4.4/5 (177 reviews) $12/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up

Auto Touring, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Swimming

Cardens Bluff Campground will open for the 2026 season on 4/27/26. At nearly 2,000 feet elevation, Cardens Bluff Campground is located on a peninsula ...

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LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND

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66 sites 4.4/5 (218 reviews) $10/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Swimming, Water Access, Water Skiing, Tubing, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing

Little Oak Campground hugs the shores and inlets of beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. With a view of the Holston Mountain ri...

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BEARTREE

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38 sites 4.3/5 (132 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Scenic Drive, Biking, Wildlife Viewing

Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area,...

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Julian Price Campground

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192 sites 4.3/5 (450 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock

Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Canoeing, Kayaking

Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hi...

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Linville Falls Campground

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64 sites 4.3/5 (205 reviews) $30–$45/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Photography, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Star Gazing, Birding, Day Use Area

Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge, and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Campground is an ide...

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Mortimer Campground

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17 sites 4.3/5 (80 reviews) $20–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV

Mortimer Campground is a small campground nestled within the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor south of Grandfather Mountain. Located at the...

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OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP

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1 sites 4.0/5 (6 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CAMPING

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recrea...

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Dam Site Shelter

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1 sites 2.8/5 (4 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Visitor Center, Boating, Environmental Education, Picnicking

Dam Site Park Shelter is located directly below W. Kerr Scott Dam's visitor center, and features a beautiful view of the dam & reservoir.The ...

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W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room

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0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Environmental Education, Ranger Station, Visitor Center

The Visitor Assistance Center conference room is located beside the dam at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.The gentle Yadkin Ri...

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