Black Mountain Campground
Black Mountain Campground is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.75272, -82.22114
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Climbing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-675-5616
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Black Mountain Campground
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 30 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 22 designated routes (39 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Bottom Group Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Black Mountain Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Briar Bottom Group Camp | National forest group campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Briar Bottom Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Commissary Hill Backcountry Campsite | Free campsite | 1.9 mi | Free | — |
| BPW | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.