Mount Pisgah Campground
Mount Pisgah Campground is a national park campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.40278, -82.75667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-648-2644 (MAY - OCTOBER)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mount Pisgah Campground
Overview One of the most popular of the Parkway's campgrounds, Mount Pisgah Campground is perched in the rolling mountains of western North Carolina on the southernmost end of the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Surrounded by dense hardwood forests at an elevation of 4980 feet, it offers shady, cool respite from the summer heat. Whichever end of the day appeals, spectacular sunrise and sunset panoramic views can be enjoyed from nearby overlooks. Several popular hiking trails, ranging from moderate to strenuous, are accessible from the campground. Drenched in history, this area was once part of the holdings of George Vanderbilt and the site of his hunting camp house, Buck Springs (no longer standing), is close by. 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
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 9.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas Waynesville Office · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 61 designated routes (65 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pisgah | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Mount Pisgah Campground - Milepost 408.6 | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Thompson Creek Camp Site | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Wolf Ford Horse Camp | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Wolf Ford Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campgrounds | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.