Blue Ridge Parkway
Hammock camping is not prohibited though we do have some recent concerns with some trees in our campgrounds staring to show bark scars from where people have not paid attention to materials, placement, or wise use of a hammock.
Finding appropriate trees has also resulted in many of our campsites being "enlarged" as people extend their gear into the wooded areas as opposed to the defined camp site areas where facilities are already present.
All that being said, hammock use is allowed in all of our campgrounds at designated tent sites where such use is possible. If you have any questions you should check with the Rangers or Volunteers staffing the campgrounds when you arrive.
Bear canisters are certainly permissible as a form of food storage and many of our campgrounds offer bear boxes that can also provide secure storage if necessary.
Sincerely,
Neal Labrie
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Neal D. Labrie
Chief Ranger, Blue Ridge Parkway
199 Hemphill Knob Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
828-348-3426
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