Doughton Park Hiking Trails. Doughton Park Hiking Trails - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service) Bluff Mountain Trail offers many scenic vistas and traverses relatively level terrain. The trail runs near the Parkway and is accessible from many locations along its 7.5 mile route from Brinegar Cabin to Basin Cove Overlook. For the more adventurous, backcountry camping is permitted at the designated area in Basin Cove. A permit is required and can be obtained in person or by mail from the District Ranger Office, 49800 Blue Ridge Parkway, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or at (828) 348-3740. The number of sites and group size are limited. Horseback camping is not permitted. For those in primitive camping areas, keep in mind the following: Camping and campfires are only allowed in designated areas, only dead and down firewood may be gathered for fuel, pack out all trash, do not use soap or shampoo in any streams, and toilet facilities must be at least 200 feet from water supplies.
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