Campground

Mount Pisgah Campground

Blue Ridge Parkway
Near Canton, North Carolina

Facilities

Both RV and tent sites are available at this roomy campground. Modern amenities like flush toilets, drinking water, dump station, and a country store create a comfortable camping experience. Sites come with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for barbecues and marshmallow roasting.

In addition to the 53 sites available for advance reservation, 71 campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The availability of first come, first served sites cannot be tracked through Recreation.gov. These sites must be booked in person at the campground kiosk. Mt. Pisgah campground is oftentimes full each weekend.

Natural Features

Mount Pisgah is part of the Appalachian Mountain Range, an area of the country with scenery that never disappoints, whether blanketed in wildflowers in the spring or bursting with red, orange, and yellow hues in the fall. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic byway that follows the high crests of the central and southern Appalachians for 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. At an elevation of 4,980 feet (1,518 m), Mount Pisgah offers moderate to cool temperatures during camping seasons.

Recreation

Several popular hiking trails, ranging from moderate to difficult, are easily accessible from the campground. The Frying Pan Trail leads adventurers 1.6 miles (2.6 km) south to the Fire Tower at Frying Pan Mountain. Hiking north on the trail you'll arrive at the Pisgah Inn and from there, the Buck Spring Trail leads visitors through the thick hardwood forest and along rocky terrain to the Mt. Pisgah Parking Area. From the parking area it is a 1.6 mile (2.6 km) uphill trek to the top of Mt. Pisgah.

The Shut-In Trail is the original route from the Biltmore Estate to the Buck Spring Lodge, and heads north along the Blue Ridge Parkway toward Asheville. The Buck Spring Lodge was a mountain getaway for George Vanderbilt, owner of the famous Biltmore Estate.

The North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail follows both the Buck Spring and Shut-In Trails, and connects to trails in Pisgah National Forest.

Recreation Sites

  • Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Rv Nonelectric
  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Camping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Star Gazing
  • Birding
  • Guided Interpretive Walks
  • Photography

Amenities

  • Accessible Showers
  • Amphitheater
  • Campfire Programs
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Emergency Phone
  • Fire Rings
  • Flush Toilets
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Grills
  • Lantern Posts
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Tables
  • Showers
  • Trailheads
  • Picnic Table
  • Tent Pad
  • Tent Pads
  • Fire Pit

Nearby Attractions

The beautiful Pisgah Inn is located adjacent to the campground and offers a restaurant and country store.

Additionally, historic Asheville, North Carolina is about 20 miles away, offering grocery stores, fuel and medical facilities.

Getting Here

Latitude
35° 24' 10.0001" N
Longitude
82° 45' 24.0001" W
From Interstate 40 west, take exit 47 and turn south onto Highway 191. Stay in the right hand lane and turn south again onto the Blue Ridge Parkway at the North Carolina Arboretum; enjoy the amazing views and nine tunnels along the Blue Ridge Parkway for 15 miles (24 km). You will pass the Mt. Pisgah Parking Area, the Country Store and the Pisgah Inn on the left. The campground is on the right immediately after the Pisgah Inn. From Waynesville, North Carolina, take Highway 276 for about 22 miles to The Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn north onto the parkway and continue four miles to the campground on the left.

Need to Know

  • Some campsites at this facility are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Status of these sites is not available online. One-night stays are allowed on first-come, first-served sites
  • There are showers in Loop B and Loop C. No electric, water, or sewer hook-ups are available.
  • All tents must be placed on prepared pads where provided.
  • Only one tent is allowed per site unless there is adequate space on the provided tent pad. Sites are for use by parties not to exceed six people unless specifically designated as Group Camping.
  • Hammock camping is permitted, but campers must abide by posted regulations.

  • Vehicles are to be parked on the pavement of an assigned site or in designated parking areas. A maximum of two vehicles may be parked in each site (i.e. trailer and car, two cars, two motorcycles). Most sites are limited to only one vehicle.

  • Generator use is prohibited from 9:00 pm to 8:00 am.
  • CAUTION: Bears frequent the area. Be aware! Keep a clean camp and store all food or scented items in your car or provided food lockers. DO NOT HANG TRASH FROM THE LANTERN POST.
  • GPS and mapping devices may not provide accurate directions to Mt. Pisgah Campground.
  • Firewood Regulation: Only heat-treated firewood bundled in its original packing and bearing a certification seal from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought onto the Parkway. Campers may still collect dead and down wood in the immediate vicinity of campgrounds and picnic areas. This rule is strictly enforced!
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
  • Mt. Pisgah Campground advance reservations require a 2-night minimum stay. One-night stays are allowed on first-come, first-served sites

    • Contact Information

    c/o Revenue and Fee Business Specialist
    Blue Ridge Parkway
    199 Hemphill Knob Road
    Asheville, NC 28803
    Milepost 408.8 Blue Ridge Parkway

    For campground inquiries, please call: 828-648-2644 (MAY - OCTOBER)

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