Black Mountain Campground

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50 Black Mountain Campground Road
Burnsville, NC 28714

Overview

Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast.

Recreation

With the South Toe River located adjacent to the campground, visitors will have no shortage of things to do, including picnicking, day hiking, scenic driving and trout fishing. Hikers will be pleased with a variety of trails from which to choose, including a leisurely half-mile walk through the forest or a challenging 5.6-mile hike to Mt. Mitchell.

Facilities

The campground offers 37 primitive campsites with 3 campsites with electric hookups. The campsites are equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The facility provides hot showers and restrooms with flush toilets. Campers can purchase firewood, ice, tee shirts and souvenirs.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 3,040 feet. The 6,684-foot Mt. Mitchell towers over the area, with several other high peaks of the Black Mountains nearby. This lush Appalachian forest is rich with wildlife, plants and scenery.

Nearby Attractions

Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.

Camp site features

Across 37 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 2 of 37 sites
Sewer hookups: 1 of 37 sites
Picnic table: all 37 sites
Pets allowed: all 37 sites
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-26 west to exit 9 onto 19 east towards Burnsville. Follow 19 to Micaville and turn right onto Highway 80. Continue south approximately 12-14 miles to Mount Mitchell Golf Course. Turn right on South Toe River Road and follow signs to Black Mountain Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Randy M

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Reviewed a month ago

quite little campground. no hookups,close to spruce pine and burnsville.

Susan S

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Reviewed a month ago

Heaven on earth and Erin kept check on me to assure I was alright and if I needed anything.

Giancarlo J

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Reviewed a month ago

Small campground with well spaced sites. Convenient distance to showers and bathrooms from all sites. Most sites liked level with gravel bases. Would stay again if in the area.

Lynn D

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Lovely area, wonderful host, bathrooms kept clean. so bummed to not be able to come back in 2025 but hoping that it will reopen from Helene in the future.

Jennifer B

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Great campground, facilities were cleaned very regularly. Love the access to hiking that's available.

Amy T

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Campground facilities were the cleanest I've ever seen! The bathrooms and showers were cleaned at least once every day, and were in excellent working order. Our campsite was clean and had everything we needed, and the camp hosts were friendly, informative, and helpful. This is an excellent camping spot if you want to do the hike up to the top of Mt. Mitchell like we did. One tip: be prepared to keep your camp site clean and store all food and scented items in your vehicle due to bear activity in the area. We were given extra warning about this upon check-in. We took it seriously and had no problems with bears though.

Availability

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