Cliffside campground
Cliffside
What's on-site at Cliffside
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Cliffside, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway Gap | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Raven's Roost | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Alpine Meadow | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Briar Patch | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Profile | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cliffside -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Watauga River Near Sugar Grove | 46 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Patterson | 15 cfs | → |
| Johns River At Arneys Store | 87 cfs | → |
| Linville River Near Nebo | 24 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek At Elkville | 28 cfs | → |
| Doe River At Elizabethton | 293 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Cliffside -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beech Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Flat Springs 1.2 E | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Flat Springs 1e | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Boone 1se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Vilas 6.3 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Julian Price Memorial Park
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Bear Paw State Natural Area
- Moses H Cone Memorial Park
- Beech Creek Bog State Natural Area
- Tater Hill Plant Conservation Preserve
Boat launches
- Price Lake Trail Watauga County
- Roby Green Road Watauga County
- Stuart Williams Road Watauga County
- River Road Watauga County
- Big Hill Road Watauga County
- Castle Ford Road Ashe County
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Wilson Creek Overlook
- Yohahlosse Overlook
- Rough Ridge Parking Area
- Linn Cove Visitor Center
- Boulder Field Overlook
- Stack Rock Parking Area
Paddle runs
- Watauga Reservoir To Tn/Nc State Line
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cliffside as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cliffside
Can I make reservations at Cliffside?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Cliffside?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Cliffside.