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
Tony P
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: HD14, Loop: Upper
We had a great time camping and horse back riding. 5 people of my group had never been trail riding and camping before and loved it and can't wait till are next trip
Tony P
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: HD14, Loop: Upper
We had a great time camping and horse back riding. 5 people of my group had never been trail riding and camping before and loved it and can't wait till are next trip
pam r
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: HD11, Loop: Upper
Enjoyed our stay at Harmon's Den Horse camp. Very quiet campground. A beautiful bald, Max Patch, is very near by. You can ride horses to the bald or drive and hike the bald.
pam r
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: HD11, Loop: Upper
Enjoyed our stay at Harmon's Den Horse camp. Very quiet campground. A beautiful bald, Max Patch, is very near by. You can ride horses to the bald or drive and hike the bald.
David Z
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: HD13, Loop: Upper
Wide open sites with plenty of space. Latrine was relatively clean. Only negative was that the water pump was not working.
David Z
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: HD13, Loop: Upper
Wide open sites with plenty of space. Latrine was relatively clean. Only negative was that the water pump was not working.
Sharon A
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: HD13, Loop: Upper
I LOVE Harmon Den!
Gay M
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: HD05, Loop: Upper
Only problem I have with camp is the previous camper don’t clean stalls last few time we been there had to clean stalls before we could use them..we alway clean ours when we leave..after driving for several hours to get there don’t care anything about shoveling someone else poop..really enjoy the camp otherwise..great trails..like it been a gated campground
Sharon A
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: HD13, Loop: Upper
I LOVE Harmon Den!
Gay M
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: HD05, Loop: Upper
Only problem I have with camp is the previous camper don’t clean stalls last few time we been there had to clean stalls before we could use them..we alway clean ours when we leave..after driving for several hours to get there don’t care anything about shoveling someone else poop..really enjoy the camp otherwise..great trails..like it been a gated campground
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
