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West Jefferson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Ashe County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,567
Population
729/sq mi density
$54,306
Median Income
$25,260 per capita
$217,900
Home Value
$339,410 Zillow
$517
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
5,339 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$54,306 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$217,900 home value, $517/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in West Jefferson (29)
BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER
STANDARD
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...
BOOMER PARK SHELTER
STANDARD
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 ...
Fish Dam Creek Park
STANDARD
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...
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping
ITINERARY_SINGLE
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...
KEOWEE PARK SHELTER
STANDARD
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,...
BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS
STANDARD
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...
HURRICANE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
21 sites 4.8/5 (91 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rho...
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
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...
FORT HAMBY PARK
STANDARD
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...
GRINDSTONE
STANDARD
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...
Doughton Park Campground
STANDARD
123 sites 4.5/5 (136 reviews) $30–$45/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Birding, Fishing, Historic & Cultural Site, Picnicking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
Nestled in a landscape of mountains, open meadows and pioneer cabins, Doughton Park Campground is surrounded by 30 miles (48 km) of hiking trails offe...
FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
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...
WARRIOR CREEK
STANDARD
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,...
BANDITS ROOST
STANDARD
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...
BLUE SPRINGS GAP CABIN
STANDARD
1 sites 4.4/5 (28 reviews) $45/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Blue Springs Gap Cabin is located high on a mountaintop near Camp, Virginia, giving visitors the feeling of being on top of the world. The space has t...
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping
ITINERARY_SINGLE
8 sites 4.3/5 (4 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Hammock
Birding, Fishing, Photography, Camping, Hiking
Basin Cove backcountry is a primitive camp located in historic Basin Cove at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.. Multiple tra...
BEARTREE
STANDARD
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,...
Julian Price Campground
STANDARD
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...
Linville Falls Campground
STANDARD
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...
Mortimer Campground
STANDARD
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...
SUNRISE CABIN
STANDARD
1 sites 4.2/5 (25 reviews) $100/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural...
OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
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...
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
17 sites 3.9/5 (39 reviews) $20–$27/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain stre...
Dam Site Shelter
STANDARD
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 ...
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
STANDARD
1 sites 1.0/5 (1 reviews) $5/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING
There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites...
Collins Cove Horse Campground
STANDARD
11 sites 0.0/5 $5/night Reservable
Camping, Fishing, Horse Camping
Collins Cove is a first-come, first-served, primitive campground. Each of the 10 camping units have a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching ra...
Comer's Rock Recreation Area
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $3–$5/night Reservable
Equipment: Caravan/Camper Van
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING
This historic log picnic shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located next to Comers Rock Campground in the heart of the Mount...
Hussy Mountain Horse Camp
STANDARD
4 sites 0.0/5 $7/night Reservable
The nonelectric units are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase...
W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room
STANDARD
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...