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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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
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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

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 & 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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