River
Trailhead sign
kiosk 3
Sign
Scenic 9

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.

Available sites

18 total sites

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 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 142 reviews

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5 stars 71.8% (102)
4 stars 16.2% (23)
3 stars 5.6% (8)
2 stars 3.5% (5)
1 star 2.8% (4)

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Roberta M

Verified

October 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.

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Ben S

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October 6, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper

Great place!

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Paul R

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October 5, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper

Fantastic setting, very clean and orderly campground. Friendly host with ample firewood. Hot showers were wonderful after our Mt Mitchell hike.

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Mark W

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October 5, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Upper

Very nice campground.

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Braden W

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October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Upper

Black Mountain Campground was beautiful and a great experience! The camp sites are a nice size and the facilities are very clean. It is right along the South Toe River and there are plenty of trailheads you can hike right from the campground. You can also get firewood right in the campground. The campground is fairly remote and there is no cell service. We stayed in campsite 23 and would highly recommend!

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Clayton S

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October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper

The Find Outdoors personnel are fantastic. Roger and Diane really care about your experience. The bathrooms are very clean. Trailhead to Mt. Mitchell at the campground which was great for an early start. Plenty of nice 2-5 mi walks right at the campground.

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Kathy M

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September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Upper

Beautiful campground! Friendly, courteous, helpful folks at check in. Cleanest restrooms ever!!! Lots of hiking, fishing opportunities!

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Thomas M

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September 23, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Upper

Absolutely the best campground we have ever stayed in well maintained and clean

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Jerold P

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September 22, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper

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Jerold P

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September 22, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper

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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.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance

Approximate drive: 58 mi · 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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