Editing Julian Price Memorial Park

{{Park
|Banner Image=File:Julian Price Lake.jpg
|Park Type=Memorial Park
|Park Website=https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/julian-price-memorial-park/
|Trail Map Link=https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/julian-price-trails.htm
|Entrance Fee Type=None
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Fishing
|Features=Lakes
|Park Amenities=Picnicking
|Lodging Types=Campground
|Camping Amenities=Dump station, Tent only, Showers
|City=Blowing Rock
|Area=4,200 acres
|Operated By=National Park Service
|Main Location=36.13846, -81.7315
}}
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==Park Overview==
4,200 acre park at the foot of Grandfather Mountain along Blue Ridge Parkway.

== How to get there ==
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From Johnson City, TN
#Take US19E over to Elk Park, NC.
#Continue onto NC194 for about six miles to Newland, NC.
#Turn each on NC181 and travel four miles to Linville, NC.
#Take either US221 Blowing Rock Highway or Roseboro Road over the Blue Ridge Parkway.
#Proceed north on BRP to mile marker 295.  
<br>The lake is south of BRP, while the picnic area is to the north.

== Route Description==
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Recommended starting point for the Price Lake loop trail is at the dam, crossing it and proceeding clockwise around the lake.  The Boone Fork loop trail is accessed from the picnic area with recommendation that it is easier to follow clockwise.  The Tanawha Trail along Grandfather Mountain passes under the Linn Cove Viaduct - and is part of Section 13 on the [[Mountains-to-Sea Trail]].  Parking for Green Knob loop trail is at MM296 and 295.5.

== Typical Conditions ==
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The dirt path trails are in excellent condition as maintained by the National Park Service.  Expect crowds during peak leaf season in October.  Some wet spots have been reported on the Price Lake loop trail - especially after wet weather.

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No permit or fee required to hike.  Fishing will require a North Carolina license. During the summer, canoes can be rented at $12 for first hour and $10 for each additional hour to paddle on the 47 acre Price Lake.

==Park Lodging==
Only camping is provided within the park.

===Campground===
No site hook ups for water, electric, or sewer. Many sites are "tent only." Other sites permit RV's and camping trailers but generator use is prohibited between 9pm and 8am. Some sites are "First come, First served." The sites at the park campground are available for $16/night. Make reservations at [https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234037 Recreation.gov].

==Gallery==
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Price Lake Trail
|Trail Distance=2.7 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Boone Fork Trail
|Trail Distance=5.5 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Connections to The Mountains-to-Sea Trail
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Green Knob Trail
|Trail Distance=2.3 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Campground
|Marker Title=Campground
|Marker Location=36.137819,-81.736357
}}