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About Harmon Den Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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Reviews (37)
What Guests Are Saying
Harmon Den Campground offers a quiet, clean, and well-maintained environment with shaded sites equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and grill grates. Campers appreciated the wildlife sightings, including bears and elk, and the peaceful atmosphere despite some minor disturbances from construction nearby. Some challenges included confusing detour signs and a hornet issue at the entry gate, but overall, visitors enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Harmon Den Campground offers a quiet, clean, and well-maintained environment with shaded sites equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and grill grates. Campers appreciated the wildlife sightings, including bears and elk, and the peaceful atmosphere despite some minor disturbances from construction nearby. Some challenges included confusing detour signs and a hornet issue at the entry gate, but overall, visitors enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.
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..
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!
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…
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.
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.
Location & Directions for Harmon Den Campground
632 Manor Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754 United States
Elevation: 882 ft
Getting There
From Hot Springs, North Carolina, take Highway 209 south for approximately 7 mi.
Turn right onto Meadowfork Road NCSR# 1175. After 6 mi
turn right onto Little Creek Road NCSR# 1181 for 3 mi. Take a left onto Max Patch Road NCSR# 1182, then travel ...
From Hot Springs, North Carolina, take Highway 209 south for approximately 7 mi.
Turn right onto Meadowfork Road NCSR# 1175. After 6 mi
turn right onto Little Creek Road NCSR# 1181 for 3 mi. Take a left onto Max Patch Road NCSR# 1182, then travel approximately 0.8 mi and turn right onto Cold Springs Road NFSR# 148. Travel southwest
for about 3 mi 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 mi on Cold Springs road NFSR#148 to Falls Branch road NFSR#3526 and 0.5 mi to entrance.
Highway access
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.
Nearby National Park
Big Creek Entrance
Approximate driving time: 15 min
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: October 20, 2026
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