Black Mountain Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
This location is closed until further notice due to significant impacts from Hurricane Helene. Please continue to monitor this location’s facility page on Recreation.gov for status updates or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/alerts-notices/?aid=90900 for details. Keep in mind, local personnel may be attending t o this urgent situation and not available to provide updates immediately.
Need to Know
- Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- First-come, first-served sites available and sites available for advanced reservation are available.
- Cell service is limited, texting might be a possibility.
- This facility is located within a bear sanctuary; keep all food out of site in containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle, secure trash in provided bins and remove all food from area after eating.
- Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina
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.
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.
Contact Information
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50 Black Mountain Campground Road Burnsville NC 28714
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 828-675-5616
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop Upper, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop River, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop River, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Upper, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop River, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop River, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Upper, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop River, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop River, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop River, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Upper, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Upper, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop River, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
