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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Keith R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper
Wonderful small campground
Can’t wait to go back
Tom S
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper
Wonderful campground, late October weather with fall colors at their most glorious. Nighttime skies ablaze with stars and the glow of the milky way across the zenith. Great hiking options, helpful friendly staff, amphitheater and large open commons area for playing and watching the sky at night. River sites are closed due to storm damage in Aug of 2021. Campground in serious need of updating with electricity on more sites. Campground sees heavy usage all season long so best to reserve a site before you come.
Tom
Charlotte, NC
Sherry G
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Upper
Enjoyed staying there. However the signage to get there was horrible and the roads were so busted up we were only able to drive 10 mph. The hosts were pleasant and helpful and the bathhouse was very clean.
James B
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Upper
The hosts were great, place was very well kept. Everyone was helpful and friendly. Very close to some great hiking trails.
Scott i
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper
Great spot on South Toe River for fishing and hiking. Great access to Mt Mitchell trail. Bring your bear spray- we saw quite a few.
Michael N
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Upper
couldn't ask for better place or weather
Bill C
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper
Nice location off the beaten path.
anthony r
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Upper
Site great. Good access to river and trails. Amenities good.
Tamson O
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Upper
The camp host, Joe, and his wife were amazing. I’ve never had cleaner facilities or more welcoming activities. They really took great care of the campground. Hwy 80 into the area is pretty tough and not recommended for trailers. There’s easy access to a lot of great hikes and the river is right next to the camp ground for fishing. There’s a slight micro climate that lends toward wetter weather than the lower elevations so it is best to be prepared for some precipitation. It is a heavy bear area so be prepared to store food in a locked car.
Roberta M
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Upper
I arrived late due to traffic and weather conditions. I finally found my spot and parked with help from a friendly camper near by and then I realized there was zero cell service. I live and work in my trailer full time and this is the first campground that I have run into that didn't have any cell service or wifi at all. This was a valuable lesson on my part as I learn to verify that before I make my reservation now. Half the park was closed due to flood damage but the half that was open seemed quiet and nice. Mostly tents and a few RV's. No hookups at all at most of the sites. Only the FF sites had electric.
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.
Nearby National Park
Cataloochee Entrance
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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