News Release

Blue Ridge Parkway seeks firewood vendors for park campgrounds

An example of a potential storage device at Parkway campgrounds managed by firewood vendors.

News Release Date: January 23, 2023

Contact: BLRI Public Affairs

(NC/VA) The National Park Service is seeking vendors to sell firewood at the following Blue Ridge Parkway Campgrounds:  

• Otter Creek Campground, Milepost 61, 69 sites 
• Rocky Knob Campground, Milepost 167, 109 sites 
• Doughton Park Campground, Milepost 239, 135 sites.

Vendors will operate from mid-May through October and sell certified heat-treated firewood through honor system sales. Vendors will be responsible for regularly supplying firewood to the campground and the managing sales revenue.A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) must be obtained for this activity. Information about CUAs is available on the park website at:   https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/commercial-use-authorization-permits.htm  

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