Doughton Park Campground

Overview Nestled in a landscape of mountains, open meadows and pioneer cabins, Doughton Park Campground is surrounded by 30 miles (48 km) of hiking trails offering opportunities to view wildlife as well as get a feel for the lives of those who lived here long ago. Originally known as The Bluffs, the area came by its present name in honor of Congressman Robert L. Doughton, a long-time advocate and supporter of the Parkway.

Recreation Over 30 miles of trails are available varying from strenuous to easy. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are prohibited on trails. Mileage listed is only traveling one way.

Double the trail mileage to include out and back trip. Trail elevations can change more than 2,000 feet as trails descend into the Basin Cove Creek area from the parkway. gov website.

5 miles) offers many scenic vistas and traverses relatively flat terrain. The trail runs near the parkway and is accessible from many locations along its route from Brinegar Cabin to Basin Cove Overlook. 4 miles) descends a forested ridgeline to Grassy Gap Fire Road.

Trailhead is located at the Brinegar Cabin. 1 miles) is wide enough for hikers and horseback riders to travel side by side. 9 and ambles down the mountainside past the primitive campground to State Route 1730 (Longbottom Road).

Horseback riders must enter and exit at Longbottom Road. 0) miles begins on the mountain-top meadow of Basin Cove Overlook. And ends on the damp, cool banks of Basin Cove Creek.

NC Thurmond Game Lands and bear sanctuary border the south side of the trail. 2 miles) is accessible only from the grassy Gap Fire Road at the Long Bottom Road (State Hwy 1730). 7-mile hike is required to reach the beginning of the Basin Cove Creek.