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Black Mountain Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Burnsville, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
37overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
Allowedmax RV/trailer length
40named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (139.7 mi)
81.3 mibike trails within 5 mi
3,040 ftelevation (agency text)

How it compares

  • With 37 sites it is the #28 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 34 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • Electric sites go up to 30 amp service (3 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 37 of 37 sites; campfires allowed on 37 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Asheville ~22 mi, Abingdon ~68 mi, Charlotte ~86 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only9
Electric3
Sewer hookup1

Amenities & rules

GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesQuiet areaTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Devils Den Nature0.0 mi0.6USFS
Green Knob0.1 mi2.7USFS
Briar Bottom Bike0.1 mi0.6USFS
Mst - Appalachian Rd0.1 mi19.3USFS
North River Loop0.1 mi1.6USFS
Mountains-to-Sea Trail0.1 mi21.4NPS
Green Knob Trail0.1 mi3.0NPS
Mt Mitchell0.2 mi4.9USFS
South River Loop0.3 mi2.4USFS
Setrock0.3 mi0.1USFS
Higgans Bald0.7 mi1.2USFS
Mount Mitchell Trail0.7 mi0.8NPS

+ 28 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

81.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 81.3 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Devils Den Nature0.0 mi0.6UnratedUSFS
Green Knob0.1 mi2.7UnratedUSFS
Briar Bottom Bike0.1 mi0.6UnratedUSFS
Mst - Appalachian Rd0.1 mi19.3UnratedUSFS
North River Loop0.1 mi1.6UnratedUSFS
Mt Mitchell0.2 mi4.9UnratedUSFS
South River Loop0.3 mi2.4UnratedUSFS
Setrock0.3 mi0.1UnratedUSFS
Higgans Bald0.7 mi1.2UnratedUSFS
Buncombe Horse1.8 mi15.6UnratedUSFS
Snooks Nose2.4 mi3.7UnratedUSFS
Black Mountain Crest2.6 mi4.3UnratedUSFS

+ 12 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Briar Bottom Group Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
0.0NC—6 — —yes Reserve40 (139.7 mi)
Mount Mitchell State Park Campground
Mount Mitchell State Park
2.8NC$20–$45 (NC schedule)9 — —yes Reserve42 (136.5 mi)
Blue Ridge Parkway Tent
USA
3.3NCFree— — —— ?37 (117.7 mi)
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
National Forests in North Carolina
3.7NC—35 — 35 ftyes Reserve32 (100.8 mi)
Deep Gap Backcountry Campsite
United States Forest Service
4.4NC—— — —— ?30 (86.7 mi)
Curtis Creek Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
4.5NC—— — —— First-come41 (84.0 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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, … read the full description on Recreation.gov