About Harmon Den Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (17)
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.
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.
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!
Gay M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: HD13, Loop: Upper
Love the camp ground but was very disappointed in how we found the stalls stay in #12 ..had to haul out about 5 loads of manure and hay..it was terrible..we have always cleaned ours and expect the same from others..in the rules u sent us we expected to find it clean ..not to have to work for several hours before we could put our horses in it..who ever used it didn’t clean up anything just move the manure to the side..
LINDA B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: HD10, Loop: Upper
A very nice peaceful place with great horseback riding trails
pam r
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: HD14, Loop: Upper
very remote, but nice campground.
Tony P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: HD09, Loop: Upper
It was a great time had by all, 3 had their first extended trail rides on their own horses.
Tim P
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: HD06, Loop: Upper
I have stayed at Harmon’s Den off & on with my family for over 25 years . If you like it quiet and love to ride your horse than there is no better place to be .
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7586 / -82.9767
Elevation: 882 feet
Policies & Rules
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No accommodations for walk-ups at this location; reservations are required no less than 24 hours in advance. |
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The water handpump is non-potable currently, please bring your own drinking water. |
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This campground has gated access; the lock combination will be given when a reservation is made. Once code is entered, push down on shackle to open. |
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Horses are not allowed in the interior portion of the campground; a perimeter trail provides access to riding trails. |
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Campground is located within a bear sanctuary; all food and waste must be in bear-proof containers. |
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Coggins test required. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Please remove all leftover hay and straw during your departure. |
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The upper loop is designed for horse camping, the lower loop is available for tent campers and small trailers. |
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Please use shovel and wheelbarrow provided to dispose of any horse manure and hay into designated trailer. |
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Click here for more information about National Forests in North Carolina. |
