This shot proves that not all campgrounds are created equal. This place was listed as an "RV Resort" I was tired of all the driving on the parkway and wanted to get off for a day or two to rest. When on the parkway in a RV, it is work. The sights are beautiful and plentiful, but for the driver it is a constant uphill, downhill, and turn situation (or combination of all the above). The speed limit is 45 and the lanes are a bit narrow for the most part. But, you have to remember that the BRP was built in the years before most of the newer and larger motorhomes were even thought of.
This is more true in North Carolina than the Virginia portion of the parkway. The virginia portion is lower in elevation and more of a "meadow like" drive. More farms along the drive and lots to see. Even then - a good day on the parkway may only involve moving 100 miles or less.
Having said all of that, would I recommend it? Absolutely! Just plan your trip with plenty of rest up time at the nine campgrounds along the parkway. The campgrounds have NO hookups, so you would have to be self contained or willing to rough it. Some of the sites won't fit a larger RV but there are enough that will. There is so much of our heritage along this roadway!
It works best if you have a towed vehicle (like our CR-V) and allow for day trips in the areas. There is SO much to see! Trails to hike! You could easily spend 10-14 days covering the 469 miles of just the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then there's the Skyline Drive that runs through Virginia above the Shenandoah valley!
Lizzie left an impression at the "resort"!
After we fled the resort, we went to Rocky Knob campground - paradise! Shade, cool breezes, and QUIET! Our original one day turned into four - and if we hadn't had to move on - we might still be there!
The parasol princesses!
The mountain laurel at our campsite.
What did we do? Some reading......
Some playing on the hammock swing........
A day trip down to Mabry Mill.
Lizzie found out that Mrs. Mabry was also named Elizabeth and call "Lizzie".
Emi figured out that she wan't quite big enough to plow yet.
Watching the water wheel.
The water that turns the wheel!
The ranger is spinning wool into yarn - just one of the demonstrations at the mill.
Playing checkers - the checkers are made from corn cobs!
One of the many fences along the parkway. Notice how you cross it?
We had to go into the local town to re-supply while at Rocky Knob. We found a great little italian place in in Floyd, VA. It got 5 out of 5 thumbs up from our crowd!
Back in paradise.What's camping without smores?
More reading!More hammock fun!
Goofing around!
Practicing our casting.
We stayed so long we had to refill our fresh water tank!Just hanging out.
Emi's tongue tricks!
This was actually after we left the parkway. Along I-81 in northwestern VA.
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