Black Mountain Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 41
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River | 001 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 002 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 003 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 004 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 005 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 006 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 007 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 008 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 009 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 010 | standard electric | — | — | |
| River | 011 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 012 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| River | 013 | management | — | — | |
| River | 014 | management | — | — | |
| River | 015 | management | — | — | |
| River | 016 | management | — | — | |
| River | 017 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 018 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Upper | 020 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 021 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 022 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 023 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 024 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 025 | standard electric | — | 30 | |
| Upper | 027 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 028 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 029 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 030 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 031 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 032 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 033 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 034 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 035 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 036 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 037 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 038 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 039 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 040 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 041 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 042 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Upper | 043 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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