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About Harmon Den Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
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.
Ken B
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: T21, Loop: Lower
Beautiful campground deep in the woods. Lots of nature to enjoy, heard many animals at night including owls, eagles/hawks, maybe even some coyotes. Would definitely consider going back if I get the chance.
Tonya I
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: T15, Loop: Lower
Very quiet n peaceful
Terry H
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: T21, Loop: Lower
The campground itself was good. The detour signs for exit 7 (detour to 15) were terrible and led to us driving for an extra hour.
When you get off at exit 15 the detour signs disappear so there in no indication which way to go. For anyone else that comes from the west going east, pass exit 7 for harmon den (its closed), get off at exit 15 and get back on i40 going west. The westbound exit 7 is open. Otherwise you will have to find the route through the back way up fines creek and max patch.
Charlie H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: HD05, Loop: Upper
Gods country love this place
Jenny M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: T17, Loop: Lower
We camped here Tuesday through Saturday the week after July 4th and had a great experience. The campground was quiet, clean, and well-maintained. Every site had a picnic table, fire pit, and grill grate, and the sites were nicely shaded.
We tent camped in the lower loop at Site 17. The lower loop is laid out as a cul-de-sac, with bathrooms located at the bottom of the gravel road and bear-proof trash bins at both the top and bottom. Site 17 is toward the top of the road on the right side. It was plenty of space for two adults and a small dog. Site 19, which is the last site on the right at the bottom of the road, appeared larger and included two picnic tables.
Because the road slopes downhill, it was a short walk down to the bathrooms and a slightly longer walk back up to our site, but it wasn't a problem for us.
The lower and upper loops are fairly close together, but the campground was extremely quiet during our stay. We were the only campers there until Friday night, when another camper arrived in the upper loop.
We're familiar with the area, so the campground didn't feel too remote or secluded. Wildlife was definitely a highlight of the trip. We spotted a bear from a safe distance one day, an elk walked through our campsite after we had gone to bed one night, and we also saw a family of six elk—including two large adults—moving through the campground during the day.
We had enough cell service for phone calls, but not enough signal to use Wi-Fi or data consistently.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily camp here again.
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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