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Black Mountain Campground

Trailhead sign
kiosk 3
Sign
Scenic 9
Scenic 4

Featured amenities

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: 18

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: River
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: River
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: River
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: River
No Hookups
Price not available
011, Loop: River
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Upper
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
031, Loop: Upper
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
033, Loop: Upper
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: Upper
No Hookups
Price not available

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%
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4
14.6%
20
3
5.8%
8
2
3.6%
5
1
2.9%
4

Jeff A

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper

5

Great campground!

Monford H

Verified

September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Upper

5

Isolated, quiet campground at the base of Mt Mitchell. Staff was friendly, helpful, and accessible. They worked to keep the facility clean. Saw them visiting with supples and cleaning tools multiple times a day. Very few electric sites, but otherwise thought the sites were pretty nice. Many sites suitable for larger RVs and trailers.

Soofia L

Verified

August 31, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper

5

Excellent site. The camp hosts were very friendly. Wood was decently priced. Bathrooms were clean. Not far from the river and several trailheads. I would definitely come back again!

Kenneth W

Verified

August 28, 2021 Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper

3

This is a difficult one to rate for this trip. We were there during TS Fred when the river flooded. During this event the staff and fellow campers worked together to make sure all were safe and as comfortable as possible, There was damage to the approach to the bridge which was fixed pretty quick, The sites along the river were damaged and needed some work also. Once the repairs to the bridge were complete they closed the campground. I somewhat understand the closing but wish they had kept the upper loop open. I know we/they can't control the weather but shutting down really was a bummer.

Qingyang L

Verified

August 15, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Upper

5

We had a great time in this campground.

John W

August 14, 2021

5

Black Mountain Campground is a lovely place right on the South Toe River. The hosts went out of their way to accommodate us. The facilities were clean and welcome after a week of no showers!

Coddie H

Verified

August 10, 2021 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper

5

This was possible the most well kept campground we've stayed at in our 4 years of camping. The grounds were so clean and absolutely beautiful. The facilities were very nice and immaculate. Staff was kind and helpful as well. Add in the fact that there are hiking trails that you can walk to from your campsite, and it's the perfect camping spot. We also hopped onto the Parkway for site seeing, visited Mt Mitchell, and saw some waterfalls in the the area. HIGHLY recommend this peaceful gem and all of it's well kept beauty. This was our first time camping without hookups, and it was a breeze. We will be back for sure!

Joshua S

Verified

July 31, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Upper

5

Fantastic campground. Bathrooms and showers were always neat and clean.

Zero cell service and no wifi around. This could be good or bad depending on what you like.

Kim H

Verified

July 29, 2021 Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper

5

The campground was small enough that I felt very safe with my son. The restrooms/showers were clean, as were the grounds. The staff was friendly and so kind to the young children. I will definitely return.

Nicola W

Verified

July 16, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper

5

This was our first time camping at Black Mountain Campground, and we loved it! The camp hosts were so friendly, the bathrooms and showers were clean, and we enjoyed the trails and the creek. This was a great place for our family.

Location Black Mountain Campground

Address:
50 Black Mountain Campground Road
Burnsville, NC, 28714
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.7527 / -82.2211

Elevation: 916 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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