Campsite for booking · Black Mountain

Black Mountain Campground

via Recreation.gov Burnsville, NC, Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Pitches
37
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 12:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Electric hook-upListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
  • Waste disposalListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. Recreation

With the South Toe River located adjacent to the campground, visitors will have no shortage of things to do, including picnicking, day hiking, scenic driving and trout fishing. Hikers will be pleased with a variety of trails from which to choose, including a leisurely half-mile walk through the forest or a challenging 5.6-mile hike to Mt. Mitchell. Facilities

The campground offers 37 primitive campsites with 3 campsites with electric hookups. The campsites are equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The facility provides hot showers and restrooms with flush toilets. Campers can purchase firewood, ice, tee shirts and souvenirs. Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 3,040 feet. The 6,684-foot Mt. Mitchell towers over the area, with several other high peaks of the Black Mountains nearby. This lush Appalachian forest is rich with wildlife, plants and scenery. Nearby Attractions

Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

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Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Briar Bottom Campground
    Campground · Black Mountain, North Carolina
    740 m from the pick-up area
  2. BPW
    Campground · Black Mountain, North Carolina
    4.2 km from the pick-up area
  3. Mount Mitchell Campground
    Campground · Black Mountain, North Carolina
    4.6 km from the pick-up area
  4. Blue Ridge Parkway Tent
    Campground · Black Mountain, North Carolina · Free
    5.3 km from the pick-up area
  5. Blue Ridge Parkway Tent
    Campground · Black Mountain, North Carolina
    5.4 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. RV Dump
    RV dump station · Bent Creek, North CarolinaWaste
    48 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Brevard
    Water fill station · Brevard, North CarolinaWater
    69 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Black Mountain Campground. CampsiteFull map

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    Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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