River
Trailhead sign
kiosk 3
Sign
Scenic 9

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

18 total sites

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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 002, Loop: River Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: River Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006, Loop: River Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 008, Loop: River RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 010, Loop: River RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 011, Loop: River Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 020, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: Upper RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 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

Reviews (142)

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

4.5
142 reviews
5
71.8%
102
4
16.2%
23
3
5.6%
8
2
3.5%
5
1
2.8%
4

brian b

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: River

5

The park was beautiful. The hike was great. The hosts were awesome. They helped us out with anything we needed.

Ryan H

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: River

5

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.

Maureen M

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper

5

Great location; nice campsite; friendly/helpful people

Lee S

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper

5

Place was clean, well maintained. Staff was helpful and friendly.

Odessa M

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper

5

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!

Jeffery T

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Upper

5

Very friendly,clean and good hiking close by

Joseph B

January 14, 2020

5

Wonderful camp! Great access to Mt Mitchell. Camp hosts were an absolute pleasure to meet and speak to. Very knowledgeable about the area and super friendly.

Ronnie F

January 13, 2020

1

Main host Bob wasn't unfriendly but he wouldn't address issues. The host on the river trail, Patricia was the female there and I didn't know here husbands name. But, these were some very rude people. They half cleaned the bathrooms and put out toiliet paper. The man would go around in the woods looking in people's campsites. Caught tipping on his toes as he walked by campers also, as to be looking in. The women were uncomfortable around him. Been going there 34 years, and wife's family, around 40 years or so. Never meet host this rude and for that goes at any camoground, anywhere. I ran a generator first night, wife and daughter said I had to due to health condition. But, was told we couldn't do it and for the rest of stay we only ran it in the respectful times. After that, the next 7 to 8bdays we were trrated like a disease. I was told by another camper we had meet that Patricia and her husband in the river trail were telling other campers bad things about us. Treating our family like trash. There were 6 camping spots we took up for a week. When my wife and grandson and I left, Patricia was at the road clapping and yelling, yea as we were leaving. I then had to tell her how rude they had been. When I'm there this year and those host are there and they are caught peeping. I will call the ranger and the sheriff's dept. No arguing with them. I have reported this several times and no reply yet. These folks must had retired from a prison or something. Maybe boot camp. But I will not put up with someone peeping in my campsite or camper. And who let's them work there are just as guilty. Like Bob , the main host. Didn't do anything but let it go on. Had to get toiliet paper from their box on the golf cart one time and Patricia's husband like to have fought over it. Very rude people.

Rob L

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: River

4

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.

Jamie L

Verified

December 20, 2019 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: River

5

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.

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...

Nearest town

Burnsville, NC - 20 mi

About 36 min to downtown

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.

Nearby National Park

Approximate driving time: 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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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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