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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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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

jamie W

Verified

September 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Upper

5

Our new favorite campground right in our “back yard.” The city address is the same as ours but this place was nearly 45 minutes away from our house.

We had a fantastic experience. This is a small, quiet, clean, full of actual nature campground. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The camp sites are well spaced. The bathrooms were cleaned daily.

There is plenty of hiking and exploring options.

Then at night all we heard was the water rushing down the river, the crackling camp fire and the insects trilling in the background. It was lovely!

Our campsite seemed very large and there was plenty of privacy. We look forward to coming back!

William W

Verified

September 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Upper

5

Our first time to this campground. First - be prepared for no electricity in the camp sites. We were aware and prepared so not an issue. Second, be prepared for large, wooded campsites, great hosts, quiet, friendly neighbors and best restrooms/showers we have seen in federal/state campgrounds in years! A real gem in the shadow of Mount Mitchell and only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. WE WILL GO BACK!

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

Verified

August 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: River

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.

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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