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Black Mountain Campground

Trailhead sign
kiosk 3
Sign
Scenic 9
Scenic 4

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

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.

Number of accommodations: 16

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 30

Sites & Availability

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
002, Loop: River
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
003, Loop: River
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
006, Loop: River
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
011, Loop: River
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: Upper
30 Amp · Electric Only
$35.00
/ per night
031, Loop: Upper
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
033, Loop: Upper
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night

Reviews (137)

What Guests Are Saying

Black Mountain Campground is praised for its cleanliness, with facilities and bathrooms maintained to a high standard and cleaned daily. The friendly and helpful staff enhance the experience, offering great customer service and informative guidance. The campground provides excellent access to hiking, including trails to Mt. Mitchell, making it a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts, though visitors should be cautious of local bear activity.

Review Summary

4.5
137 reviews
5
73.0%
100
4
14.6%
20
3
5.8%
8
2
3.6%
5
1
2.9%
4

Kevin C

September 16, 2020

5

Great campground located at the foot of Mt Mitchell. The beautiful South Toe River runs right through the campground and there are excellent hiking trails to enjoy. Campground staff were very friendly and helpful.

WILLIAM P

Verified

August 27, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: River

5

Absolutely wonderful hosts at this campground. Hiking trails are abundant and the campground is beautiful. Highly recommend.

Elliot S

Verified

August 20, 2020 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Upper

5

Great site, amenities, and staff. Very relaxing next to the river and fantastic hiking opportunities for all ages!

Phillip S

Verified

August 6, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Upper

5

great place to camp with kids

Jessica M

Verified

July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper

5

campsite was really nice and close to hiking.

Rita S

July 31, 2020

4

We camped at Black Mountain for 3 nights...beautiful campsites....the weather could have been better....rained daily.
Loved the campground and the friendly hosts, clean bathrooms and help when needed.
No cell service or WiFi on the premises, so plan to out of contact.
Enjoy!

Melanie S

Verified

July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: River

3

Great restroom and shower facility.
My negative is that the campsite was not private, as expected. I had a parallel parking campsite (versus a pull in driveway). This made the site just feel completely exposed as people constantly walked or drove immediately past my campsite. (My car was along the main thoroughfare) Next time, I will call and make sure I am booking a drive in campsite (the map does not show driveways, not do the descriptions explain which is which).

Alicia E

Verified

July 21, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Upper

5

The hike up to Mount Mitchell is long and hard! It took us an entire day but it was so enjoyable. It was the reason we came to the camp, and definitely worth it.

James C

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper

4

Reasonably quiet, well run campground with a variety of sites available. We weren't able to get a motor home site by reservation on short notice, but did tent camp anyway. Beautiful setting, ideal spot for hikers, both easy and difficult trails readily available. Due to COVID usual activities were not going on. Bathhouses were adequate but several of the toilet rooms were out of service. Camp hosts were helpful and readily available.

Suzanne K

Verified

July 16, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Upper

5

Wonderful hosts! This place abounds with friendly people. There are lots of trails (easy to difficult). I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!

Location Black Mountain Campground

Address:
50 Black Mountain Campground Road
Burnsville, NC, 28714
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.7527 / -82.2211

Elevation: 916 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

General

First-come, first-served sites available and sites available for advanced reservation are available.

General

Cell service is limited, texting might be a possibility.

General

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.

General

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