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12 sites
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6 sites
About Black Mountain Campground
Number of accommodations: 18
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (139)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Dan G
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Upper
The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. They offer firewood and kindling for sale at reasonable prices. The campsite was clean and well groomed. Bathroom facilities were impeccable. Campsites were spaced far enough apart that even though there was still a bit of privacy.
Randy A
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: River
For a campground that is off the beaten path, it was very enjoyable. The attendants were very helpful. The showers were clean and worked great. Being a federal campground it typically does not have site electricity, but for us seniors with the Senior Pass, it is very inexpensive. We were able to camp right on the river and enjoyed it very much.
Jamie L
VerifiedDecember 20, 2019 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: River
Very clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Great place to stay if you are going to hike Mt. Mitchell, the trail literally starts in the campground. Great fire rings, felt very safe.
Rob L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: River
We loved it! Very convenient set up, with picnic table, fire ring with grill. Bear sightings in camp the day before had all of us a bit on edge. We were fairly fastidious in cleaning the camp site of any food or odors, though, so no problems.
Concierge crew were just great. Very helpful and kind.
Jeffery T
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Upper
Very friendly,clean and good hiking close by
Odessa M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper
It’s absolutely beautiful. The grounds are very well kept. The tent sites are stunning, with 10 different trail heads within walking distance. I never had to leave camp. Will definitely be returning!
Lee S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper
Place was clean, well maintained. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Maureen M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper
Great location; nice campsite; friendly/helpful people
Ryan H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: River
It’s a popular place but the facilities are clean, there are good day hiking options(though popular) and it’s a beautiful spot. All in all a great place for car camping in the high country.
brian b
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: River
The park was beautiful. The hike was great. The hosts were awesome. They helped us out with anything we needed.
Location Black Mountain Campground
Address:
50 Black Mountain Campground Road
Burnsville, NC, 28714
United States
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 miles to Mount Mitchell Golf Course. Turn right on South Toe River Road and follow signs to Black Mountain Campground.
Black Mountain Campground is accessible via I-26 and US Highway 19. From I-26, take exit 9 onto US 19 east towards Burnsville.
Elevation: 916 feet
20 mi drive to downtown Burnsville (about 36 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: September 8, 2026
