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Jay C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper
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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
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- 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
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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006, Loop: River
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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
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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021, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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022, Loop: Upper
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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
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: Upper
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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031, Loop: Upper
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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032, Loop: Upper
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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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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
🚐
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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Elizabeth F
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper
Beautiful campground and site! Well maintained, lots of trails right off the camp sites, close to a good swimming hole in the river.
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david a
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper
beautiful campground,very friendly staff and very clean restrooms with great showers
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Bill I
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2020 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper
This is my second stay at Black Mtn. The camp hosts are very nice people. I noticed that apparently funds for upkeep of the facilities have been reduced or have disappeared, but things were tolerable.
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Jessica O
September 20, 2020
It had been about 9 years since I had camped here back in college, and I decided to return with my husband and our small child. We arrived and loved the campground—it was just as beautiful as I remembered. It’s well kept and lovely. We stayed at site 9. I’d seen mixed reviews about the site as it’s close to the restrooms, but I thought it was a nice size and there are some trees between the site and the shower house, so it’s not intrusive. The office folks were friendly on the phone, and after we set up they helped my 4 year old and I get some firewood.
The weekend didn’t go exactly as expected. The area received a lot more rain than I think anyone was expecting, and the river rose pretty quickly during the day. Thankfully one of the campground hosts/staff came by to let us know that the conditions were abnormal, and offered us to move to site on higher ground in case the river continued to rise. With a small child and a dog, breaking down and setting back up in the rain with a rising river nearby seemed stressful, so we made the decision to pack up and go. However, we will absolutely be back and felt incredibly welcome during our short time at Black Mountain Campground. You can tell the folks running this place take pride in their little piece mountain, and they are warm, gracious hosts. Barring the inclement weather, I know it would have been a delightful trip.
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Kevin C
September 16, 2020
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.
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WILLIAM P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: River
Absolutely wonderful hosts at this campground. Hiking trails are abundant and the campground is beautiful. Highly recommend.
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Elliot S
VerifiedAugust 20, 2020 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Upper
Great site, amenities, and staff. Very relaxing next to the river and fantastic hiking opportunities for all ages!
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Phillip S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Upper
great place to camp with kids
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Jessica M
VerifiedJuly 31, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper
campsite was really nice and close to hiking.
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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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