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142 reviews
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.
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December 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.
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December 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.
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December 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.
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January 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.
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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Upper
Very friendly,clean and good hiking close by
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January 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!
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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper
Place was clean, well maintained. Staff was helpful and friendly.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper
Great location; nice campsite; friendly/helpful people
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January 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.
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January 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.
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50 Black Mountain Campground Road, Burnsville, NC 28714 United States
Elevation: 916 ft
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.
Black Mountain Campground is accessible via I-26 and US Highway 19. From I-26, take exit 9 onto US 19 east towards Burnsville.
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 58 mi · over 1 hr (99 min)
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 2,082
Nearby city: Asheville, NC
Approx. 21 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,815 ft
Burnsville, NC
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