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Harmon Den Campground

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

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
22overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
30 ftmax RV/trailer length
8named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (26.2 mi)
26.2 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 22 sites it is the #39 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 50 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 90% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (30 ft).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 13 of 22 sites.
  • Straight-line distance: Asheville ~26 mi, Knoxville ~55 mi, Abingdon ~86 mi.

Site mix

Equestrian13

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowed

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Horse Camp Loop Trail0.0 mi0.6USFS
Cold Springs Horse0.2 mi2.0USFS
Robert Gap Horse0.8 mi2.3USFS
Cherry Creek0.8 mi2.1USFS
Cherry Ridge Horse1.2 mi1.9USFS
Anst - Appalachian Rd1.3 mi13.2USFS
Buckeye Ridge Horse2.2 mi3.2USFS
Max Patch Short Loop2.6 mi0.9USFS

Mountain biking nearby

26.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 26.2 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Horse Camp Loop Trail0.0 mi0.6UnratedUSFS
Cold Springs Horse0.2 mi2.0UnratedUSFS
Robert Gap Horse0.8 mi2.3UnratedUSFS
Cherry Creek0.8 mi2.1UnratedUSFS
Cherry Ridge Horse1.2 mi1.9UnratedUSFS
Anst - Appalachian Rd1.3 mi13.2UnratedUSFS
Buckeye Ridge Horse2.2 mi3.2UnratedUSFS
Max Patch Short Loop2.6 mi0.9UnratedUSFS

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 TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Dual Sport
OpenStreetMap listing
3.9NC—— — —— ?13 (22.9 mi)
Round Mountain Campground
Cherokee National Forest
5.7TN—— — —— First-come11 (34.9 mi)
Big Creek Horse Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
7.3NC$105 — 35 ftyes Reserve15 (51.7 mi)
Big Creek Group Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
7.4NC$10— — —yes Reserve15 (53.2 mi)
Big Creek Campground (great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
7.6TN$1012 — 18 ftyes Reserve16 (54.7 mi)
Davenport Gap Shelter
OpenStreetMap listing
8.3TN—12 — —— Reserve16 (48.8 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 Harmon Den Campground is nestled on a mountainside beneath a forest of mixed hardwoods in the Pisgah National Forest. The camp is in a secluded area off of Cold Springs rd. in Haywood County, and the individual sites provide ample privacy. The upper loop is reserved for horse campers while the lower loop is reserved for tent camping and small trailers. There are no hookups, no dump station, and no drinking water at this time. There is a vault toilet facility for each camping loop as well as bear-proof garbage cans. The area trails are horse and hiking use only, NO bikes. The campground is an ideal base for exploring the miles of nearby trails and enjoying the beautiful mountain … read the full description on Recreation.gov