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
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..
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
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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
