About Harmon Den Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
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Reviews (32)
What Guests Are Saying
Harmon Den Campground offers well-maintained campsites and open trails, providing a generally peaceful atmosphere. While some visitors experienced noise from nearby construction workers and issues with hornets at the entry gate, the facilities, including clean toilets, were appreciated. Overall, the campground is reasonably cared for, though cleanliness may vary compared to other sites.
What Guests Are Saying
Harmon Den Campground offers well-maintained campsites and open trails, providing a generally peaceful atmosphere. While some visitors experienced noise from nearby construction workers and issues with hornets at the entry gate, the facilities, including clean toilets, were appreciated. Overall, the campground is reasonably cared for, though cleanliness may vary compared to other sites.
Review Summary
Joseph L
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: T18, Loop: Lower
Was nice most of the stay, construction workers from I40 rebuilding were staying in a trailer 2 sites away. They left for a day and came back before dark, staying 45 minutes with there side by side running. Then left only to leave there generator running never cutting off till I left next day was annoying. Other than that was very peaceful.
Joseph L
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: T18, Loop: Lower
Was nice most of the stay, construction workers from I40 rebuilding were staying in a trailer 2 sites away. They left for a day and came back before dark, staying 45 minutes with there side by side running. Then left only to leave there generator running never cutting off till I left next day was annoying. Other than that was very peaceful.
Holly P
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: HD08, Loop: Upper
Campsites were in good shape. Trails were open and in good repair.
Holly P
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: HD08, Loop: Upper
Campsites were in good shape. Trails were open and in good repair.
Brooks O
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: T17, Loop: Lower
This campground was reasonably well cared for, although not as clean as other FS campgrounds I have stayed. The first 3 of my 4 night stay was quiet as I was the only one there. The toilets were clean and stocked. The only negative was the entry gate. Having a lock is fine and it was nice that I could "lock myself in" so the campground was't getting cruisers, but on my second entry I was attacked by hornets from a nest between the gate reflectors (there is another nest on the mid-camp toilet). Received 6 stings to my face. Rangers or cleaning contractors should be prepared to check for and remove these to protect patrons. It made for a miserable night. Thankfully I was not allergic! This is a risk campers take, but it is not expected in an area that is easily mitigated and could become a medical emergency for some.
Brooks O
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: T17, Loop: Lower
This campground was reasonably well cared for, although not as clean as other FS campgrounds I have stayed. The first 3 of my 4 night stay was quiet as I was the only one there. The toilets were clean and stocked. The only negative was the entry gate. Having a lock is fine and it was nice that I could "lock myself in" so the campground was't getting cruisers, but on my second entry I was attacked by hornets from a nest between the gate reflectors (there is another nest on the mid-camp toilet). Received 6 stings to my face. Rangers or cleaning contractors should be prepared to check for and remove these to protect patrons. It made for a miserable night. Thankfully I was not allergic! This is a risk campers take, but it is not expected in an area that is easily mitigated and could become a medical emergency for some.
Camron P
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: T23, Loop: Lower
Hard to find similar experience.
I’ve fished Cold Springs Creek for nearly 20 years. Never been skunked before this year. Not sure what the stocking situation is…
Camron P
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: T23, Loop: Lower
Hard to find similar experience.
I’ve fished Cold Springs Creek for nearly 20 years. Never been skunked before this year. Not sure what the stocking situation is…
Cameron P
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: HD05, Loop: Upper
Went in 24 ft rv. Roads were good. Campground was quiet. Parking pads weee big and flat. Loved it!
Cameron P
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: HD05, Loop: Upper
Went in 24 ft rv. Roads were good. Campground was quiet. Parking pads weee big and flat. Loved it!
Location Harmon Den Campground
Address:
632 Manor Rd
Mars Hill, NC, 28754
United States
From Hot Springs, North Carolina, take Highway 209 south for approximately 7 miles.
Turn right onto Meadowfork Road NCSR# 1175. After 6 miles
turn right onto Little Creek Road NCSR# 1181 for 3 miles. Take a left onto Max Patch Road NCSR# 1182, then travel approximately 0.75
miles and turn right onto Cold Springs Road NFSR# 148. Travel southwest
for about 3 miles to the intersection of Fall Branch Road NFSR#3526, the continue a half-mile to entrance of the campground on the left. Also access from Interstate 40 Exit 7 Harmon Den, travel east 3.0 miles on Cold Springs road NFSR#148 to Falls Branch road NFSR#3526 and 0.5 mile to entrance.
Harmon Den Campground is accessible from Interstate 40, approximately 3 miles away via Cold Springs Road. Additionally, it can be reached by Highway 209, which is approximately 7 miles from Hot Springs.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7586 / -82.9767
Elevation: 882 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 59 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance; no walk-ups allowed.
- Access to the campground is gated; you'll receive the code upon reservation.
- Visit the link for more information about National Forests in North Carolina.
Utilities
- The handpump water is not safe to drink; bring your own drinking water.
Pets
- No horses are allowed in the campground interior; use the perimeter trail for riding access.
- A Coggins test is required for horses.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food and waste must be stored in bear-proof containers due to the campground's location in a bear sanctuary.
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood locally and do not move it to prevent pest spread; it's illegal in some areas.
Safety & rules
- Remove all hay and straw when you leave the campground.
- Dispose of horse manure and hay using the provided shovel and wheelbarrow into the designated trailer.
Site types & loops
- The upper loop is for horse camping; the lower loop accommodates tent campers and small trailers.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
