About Black Mountain Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Martha T
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Upper
We had a wonderful time! Diane and some of the other hosts were very nice! The only complaint we have is that the hosts were told to let all of the groups from Briar Bottom Group Camp to come down to the campground and take showers because they don’t have showers at the group camp. They would bring truck loads of people down to the campground for them to take showers all at one time and we couldn’t get into the shower when we needed to. Could you please have them build a shower house for the group camp? We have camped at Black Mtn Campground for over 40 years with family and friends and that is the only complaint that we have ever expressed to the forest service.
Devin H
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper
Campground was perfect! Surrounded by beautiful forest, the scenic South Toe River, and only a short hike from a waterfall, Black Mountain Campground couldn't be beat! The bathrooms were clean, the showers were hot, and the people were kind and helpful. Overall a perfect camping experience for a couple of Clevelanders enjoying a mountain getaway!
Severen B
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Upper
This campground we so wonderful. Many spots to choose from and a big grassy field in the middle to play volleyball. In the morning we hiked to mount Mitchell right from the campground which was a very tough but rewarding hike. All the facilities were extremely clean and the fire ring and picnic table were in good condition.
Andrew N
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper
Very clean, quiet campground with bathrooms and showers easily accessible from every site. Abundant hiking nearby and 10 minutes from the Parkway.
lizzy n
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper
Great, private campground, very clean facilities. Quiet and peaceful
Mary G
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper
Great campground and facilities! Hiking Mt. Mitchell is incredible! Beautiful hike and not the only one accessible from this spot. We also did Setrock Falls and the Lower River Loop. We want to come back and do more hikes that we didn't know about previously!
Do be careful of bears, we had the pleasure of seeing a mom with two cubs!
Richard Henry I
VerifiedMay 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper
It was a bit colder than we expected, so if you camp in May make sure you bring warm clothes(i.e. layers).
Bonnie W
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper
A beautiful mountain setting. The hosts are very helpful. There’s plenty to see and do in the area.
Cathy B
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper
We have been going there for many many years . The host are very nice and helpful. The bath houses are very clean … there are hiking trails to walk on . There’s a waterfall you can hike to very easily . It borders the Toe River where kids and adults enjoy playing in . There’s a hiking trail from the campground you can hike up to Mt Mitchell . It’s a primitive camp ground and people from all around comes to camp .
Steven M
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper
Tent camped for two nights this fall and had a wonderful stay. Campground is adjacent to Mt. Mitchell summit trail which let us start our summit hike right from our camp. The campsite is well kept and the bathroom / showers are very clean and well maintained. There was firewood for sale at the campground which was very much appreciated as we used more than anticipated.
Overall this was a great experience!
Location Black Mountain Campground
Address:
50 Black Mountain Campground Road
Burnsville, NC, 28714
United States
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 miles to Mount Mitchell Golf Course. Turn right on South Toe River Road and follow signs to Black Mountain Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7527 / -82.2211
Elevation: 916 feet
Policies & Rules
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Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. |
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First-come, first-served sites available and sites available for advanced reservation are available. |
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Cell service is limited, texting might be a possibility. |
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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. |
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Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina |
