The Barlow RV Elk Park

Campground in Elk Park, NC • 4 RV Sites

The Barlow RV in Elk Park, North Carolina, offers 4 full-hookup RV sites in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 70 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, open all year behind a gated entrance. Each site is named individually — In The Trees, The Granddaddy, The Mountain Wall, and The Rock — with a general store, community fire pit, walking trails, and on-site dining. Four sites are named rather than numbered, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 70 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. Naming each site tells you exactly what you are booking — trees, a rock face, a mountain wall, or the big one — which is a level of specificity no tiered system achieves. Seventy feet accommodates a long coach with a tow. A general store, firewood, RV storage, and on-site dining handle the practical side. Pets are welcome, with a maximum of two per site. A community fire pit, walking trails, and dog park fill the grounds, with mountains all around and genuinely dark skies for stargazing. Wine and beer tasting is nearby, and planned activities run through the season. Four sites is boutique by any measure, and the curation shows. Avery County sits in the North Carolina high country near Banner Elk, with Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Grandfather Mountain all close — skiing in winter, the Mile High Swinging Bridge and Linville Gorge in summer, and the Blue Ridge Parkway running along the ridgeline. Fall foliage and ski season both drive demand. Reserve as early as you can.

Campground rules and policies

Initial Deposit
- At the time of booking, 100% of the reservation balance will be collected.
- Payment for all retail items and gift certificates will also be collected.Credit Card Security
- Your credit card information is stored and processed securely.Pet Friendly
- We are a pet-friendly facility and all well-behaved pets are welcome at The Barlow.
- Maximum of 3 pets allowed per site.
- Our dog park is an off-leash space for your dogs to play.
- You are welcome to walk the property trails with your pets while on a leash.
- Owners must clean up after potty breaks, disposing properly of the bags.
- Pet owners and guest(s) assume any liability that may be incurred because of their pets and may be asked to leave if an animal is aggressive or a disturbance.
- Aggressive animals will not be tolerated.Minimum Stay
- 2 night minimum.
- We allow guests to book up to 30 days.
- Due to the limited number of sites and the general nature of our facility, we do not offer long-term stays over 30 days or monthly rates.
- Due to the limited number of sites, we do not offer long-term stays or monthly rates.Quiet Time
- Please be respectful and keep noise to a minimum during the hours of 10 pm - 8 am.
- Thank you!Campfires
- Campfires are only allowed in approved designated fire pit areas and must be extinguished before retiring.
- Do not leave the campfire unattended.
- Firewood is available for purchase on our online Camp Store.
- No outside wood is allowed per state laws.Prohibited Items and Activities
- Disorderly Behavior and walking through other peoples’ sites
- Washing of vehicles onsite
- Shooting of firearms on property
- Generators
- Tents
- FireworksDamages
- Any damages made to the property by the customer, pets, or their guests will be held responsible with a fee based on the damage.
- This includes but is not limited to sites, picnic tables, fire pits, community areas, etc.Campground Disclaimer
- Please kindly follow the rules when staying with us at The Barlow RV.