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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
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Feb
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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

Bill P

Verified

November 6, 2023 Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper

2

The hosts were great. And the campsite was great but the road in is poor. In fact I was towing my car behind the RV and the PCV valve on the car engine clogged up from all the dust.

Zachery D

Verified

November 5, 2023 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper

5

This is a really family friendly campground. The bathrooms are clean. The showers are hot. The camp hosts are always fantastic. The short walk to the river is amazing. Not to mention the waterfall, that’s a 20 minute hike away from the campground.

Jordan E

Verified

October 4, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Upper

5

It is a great campsite. I wish I could have stayed longer!

Kristen B

Verified

September 5, 2023 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper

5

Remote, quiet, beautiful, peaceful, & clean. Special thanks to our hostess who recommended some great hiking trails. Our experience was improved 100% because of her.

Margo M

Verified

August 30, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Upper

5

No cell service at all. Be sure you know where you are going once you hit the gravel road. There’s a u turn in it that could be confusing. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. Hosts were friendly and made sure everyone knew to keep campsites clean to avoid bear issues. There’s a river that’s perfect for kids wading and a larger swimming hole too.

Patrick M

Verified

August 21, 2023 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper

5

It's a great campground. Excellent location, facilities are top notch.

Mary P

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper

5

Beautiful location! Helpful Camp Hosts1 Hot showers!

James M

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper

4

Good base camp for hikes. Stream is refreshing. Hosts friendly and helpful. Bathrooms and showers kept clean. Nice playfield for activities.

Harold T

Verified

July 30, 2023 Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper

3

This is one of my favorite campgrounds in WNC. Lots of great hiking and cycling accessible. Dip in the South Toe to cool off! Sites are decently graded, with upgraded picnic tables and fire rings. Absolutely NO cell phone signal, so prepare to unplug. Most sites can accommodate two vehicles and two large tents.

My only gripe with my recent visit is that the cleanliness of bathrooms has gone downhill since last year. Last year the campground hosts cleaned the bathrooms every morning before anyone woke up and they were immaculate. This year they didn't clean them until mid-morning and they were still pretty gross. I realize this level of service will vary year-to-year as hosts rotate, but I think there needs to be a higher baseline standard.

Katherine M D

Verified

July 13, 2023 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Upper

4

Beautiful location with hiking trails right from the campground. Delightfully quiet and peaceful! Camp hosts are friendly and helpful with local area. Directions to the campground entrance could be improved. The area has obviously had more residential development and inadvertent turns in the dark led to the need for backing down roads in the dark with a camper trailer.

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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