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Terri C
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper
Wonderful Campground!
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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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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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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
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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008, Loop: River
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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
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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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Patrick K
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Upper
Great campground. Nice people running the place. Fantastic location at the base of Mt Mitchell. Warm showers. Quiet and peaceful. Nothing to complain about.
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MANDY B
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Upper
The camp host was very informative and friendly. The grounds and bathrooms/showers were very clean and taken care of. Wonderful stay! Looking forward to next time!
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Sondra M
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper
Relaxing, quiet mid May for 4 nights. A bit cool but we had electric site. Enjoyed walking the trails! Saw a bobcat!
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Michael W
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper
What a great little campground! Host was friendly and welcoming, campsite and restrooms were clean. The campground itself would be very difficult if at all impossible to get too with a big rig since it winds very steeply with lots of tight switchbacks to get too the site but easily accessible with a small camper or obviously car. Is a bit remote so stock up before going up the mountain to get there. Will definitely be back.
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Derrick O
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper
Great little campground! Only reason for 3 stars was the Forest service had to cut down a tree and I had to break camp, move for couple hours and the set back up. The camp hosts were awesome people through the whole thing.
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Thomas T
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper
The bathrooms and showers were excellent!
The campground hosts were friendly and most helpful.
The camp sites were excellent as they have been for out last 10 visits.
Campers from other sites were friendly.
We were there to hike to the summit of Mitchell. (8 hours plus; 3,500 ft elevation gain...plus)
There is one waterfall within walking distance of the campground. There's another not far from the golf course.
The South Toe River...a trout stream runs by the campground.
Bottom Line: We'll be back!
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Timothy B
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper
Overall our 14 day visit was great. Managers and staff were friendly and helpful as always. They made sure all campers were aware of safety protocols and that they were followed. Bathrooms and showers were clean.
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Eric H
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper
Excellent campground to use as a basecamp to hike and explore the area. Facilities were great and campsite was clean.
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James H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper
Friendly staff. Nice tent site.
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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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