Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 1
CampsiteHIKE TO✓ Reservable
Site Site 2 — Johns River Road Backcountry Camping
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping · North Carolina · Loop Johns River Road
Campsite Site 2 at Johns River Road Backcountry Camping in North Carolina. HIKE TO site. No utility hookups. Maximum 6 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
36.15027, -81.73318
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Weather at Johns River Road Backcountry Camping
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Mostly Clear
73°/56°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:22 AM ↓ 7:10 PM
Fri
Overcast
76°/58°
💧 3%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:22 AM ↓ 7:08 PM
Sat
Rain Showers
69°/58°
💧 45%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:23 AM ↓ 7:07 PM
Sun
Rain Showers
61°/56°
💧 63%🌬 4mph
↑ 7:24 AM ↓ 7:06 PM
Mon
Heavy Drizzle
67°/55°
💧 7%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:25 AM ↓ 7:04 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Long-sleeve shirtSynthetic or merino, sun-protective.
- Light shell or windbreakerEven on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 10 mph).
- Hiking pants or convertibleLayer for variable conditions.
- Trail runners or low bootsComfortable, broken in.
- Rain jacket / shell63% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Double
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Fire Pit
- Fire Pit
- Shade
- Yes
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site Site 2 Compares
- One of 2 sites at Johns River Road Backcountry Camping — 2 of them in the Johns River Road loop.
Other sites in the Johns River Road loop
Photos from Johns River Road Backcountry Camping
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
TentHammock
Booking Tips for Site Site 2
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 3:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps