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Giancarlo J
October 5, 2026
Small campground with well spaced sites. Convenient distance to showers and bathrooms from all sites. Most sites liked level with gravel bases. Would stay again if in the area.
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About Black Mountain Campground
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.
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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 30
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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- Pet friendly
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18 Sites Available
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002, Loop: River
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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003, Loop: River
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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006, Loop: River
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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008, Loop: River
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
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010, Loop: River
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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011, Loop: River
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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020, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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021, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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022, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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023, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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024, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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031, Loop: Upper
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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032, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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033, Loop: Upper
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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034, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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035, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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036, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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18 Sites Available
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Price
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002, Loop: River
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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003, Loop: River
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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006, Loop: River
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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008, Loop: River
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
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010, Loop: River
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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011, Loop: River
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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020, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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021, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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022, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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023, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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024, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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031, Loop: Upper
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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032, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺
033, Loop: Upper
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐
034, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐
035, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐
036, Loop: Upper
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews
142 reviews
Summary
Black Mountain Campground is praised for its clean facilities, with bathrooms and showers maintained daily. The friendly and helpful staff enhance the experience, and the campground offers great access to hiking, including Mt. Mitchell. Visitors are advised to be cautious of bear activity and to secure food properly, but overall, it is a lovely and enjoyable camping destination.
Based on guest feedback
4.5
Overall rating
Based on 142 reviews
5 stars
71.8% (102)
4 stars
16.2% (23)
3 stars
5.6% (8)
2 stars
3.5% (5)
1 star
2.8% (4)
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Lynn D
VerifiedDecember 18, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper
Lovely area, wonderful host, bathrooms kept clean. so bummed to not be able to come back in 2025 but hoping that it will reopen from Helene in the future.
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Jennifer B
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2024 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper
Great campground, facilities were cleaned very regularly. Love the access to hiking that's available.
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Amy T
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Upper
Campground facilities were the cleanest I've ever seen! The bathrooms and showers were cleaned at least once every day, and were in excellent working order. Our campsite was clean and had everything we needed, and the camp hosts were friendly, informative, and helpful.
This is an excellent camping spot if you want to do the hike up to the top of Mt. Mitchell like we did.
One tip: be prepared to keep your camp site clean and store all food and scented items in your vehicle due to bear activity in the area. We were given extra warning about this upon check-in. We took it seriously and had no problems with bears though.
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Carol C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Upper
Clean, quiet, informative staff on site 24/7. Ice and firewood available. Classes with skilled people are offered and some trail guides will pull campers for specific hikes. Fly fishing was fun as was a hike to the rapids. Beware the bears. I had 1 visitation in 8 days on my vehicle. Keep all food in containers stored in the vehicle. Do not Crack the windows. If you have a hitch basket, place a cover over any equipment due to the potential for wildlife to chew on coolers, etc. Yeti will not keep them out of it, despite their claims. Respect nature because we are in its habitat. It is not evil. It is only instinct and survival.
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Lara P
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper
I love this campground. And the staff was exceptional! The best customer service ever.
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Reida R
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper
Great campground all around!
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Angela S
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper
Awesome space, clean, family safe.
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Flavius P
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Upper
The site had everything I needed and faced a large open field. Directions were clear, access to the trialhead was perfect, and all the costs were extremely fair. Couldn't be happier with this campground.
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James L
VerifiedMay 14, 2024 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper
Site was fine, management was very friendly. Bathrooms were very clean.
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Location & Directions for Black Mountain Campground
50 Black Mountain Campground Road, Burnsville, NC 28714 United States
Elevation: 916 ft
Getting There
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-26 west to exit 9 onto 19 east towards Burnsville. Follow 19 to Micaville and turn right onto Highway 80. Continue south approximately 12-14 mi to Mount Mitchell Golf Course. Turn right on South Toe River Roa...
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-26 west to exit 9 onto 19 east towards Burnsville. Follow 19 to Micaville and turn right onto Highway 80. Continue south approximately 12-14 mi to Mount Mitchell Golf Course. Turn right on South Toe River Road and follow signs to Black Mountain Campground.
Highway access
Black Mountain Campground is accessible via I-26 and US Highway 19. From I-26, take exit 9 onto US 19 east towards Burnsville.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 58 mi · over 1 hr (99 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between and .
- First-come, first-served sites available and sites available for advanced reservation are available.
- Cell service is limited, texting might be a possibility.
- This facility is located within a bear sanctuary; keep all food out of site in containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle, secure trash in provided bins and remove all food from area after eating.
- Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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