Can you reserve a site at Black Mountain Campground?

Yes, Black Mountain Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Black Mountain Campground have?

41 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Black Mountain Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Black Mountain Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Black Mountain Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Black Mountain Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Black Mountain Campground, North Carolina — 37 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: April 15 – Oct 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
37 bookable sites
41 sites in total, including non-bookable
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: River, Upper

Site types

25 Standard Nonelectric
9 Tent Only Nonelectric
4 Management
3 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: fire pits.

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41 campsites at Black Mountain Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
001	River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
002	River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
003	River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
004	River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
005	River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
006	River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
007	River	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
008	River	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
009	River	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	—	8	🐾
010	River	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
011	River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
012	River	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
013	River	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
014	River	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
015	River	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
016	River	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
017	River	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
018	Upper	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
020	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
021	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
022	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
023	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
024	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
025	Upper	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
027	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
028	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
029	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
030	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Moderate	Hike In	—	—	8	🐾
031	Upper	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
032	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
033	Upper	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
034	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
035	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
036	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
037	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
038	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
039	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
040	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
041	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
042	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
043	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-26 west to exit 9 onto 19 east towards Burnsville. Follow 19 to Micaville and turn right onto Highway 80. Continue south approximately 12-14 miles to Mount Mitchell Golf Course. Turn right on South Toe River Road and follow signs to Black Mountain Campground.

35.75272, -82.22114 · 35°45'9.8"N 82°13'16.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 67°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	36	41	50	58	64	67	66	61	54	45	38
Low °F	17	19	24	32	41	49	52	51	46	37	28	21
Precip in	7.5	5.6	7.2	6.5	6.1	5.5	6.9	7.7	8.8	6.3	6.2	6.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Mountain Campground

Can you reserve a site at Black Mountain Campground?: Yes, Black Mountain Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Black Mountain Campground have?: 41 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Black Mountain Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Black Mountain Campground.
Does Black Mountain Campground have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Black Mountain Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Black Mountain Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Black Mountain Campground

Briar Bottom Group Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Curtis Creek Campground (NC) 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pisgah National Forest 8.1 mi · Facility
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (Milepost 364) 9.6 mi · Facility
Catawba Falls 9.6 mi · Facility
Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center 11.8 mi · Visitor Center
Museum of North Carolina Minerals (Milepost 331) 11.8 mi · Facility
Grandfather Ranger District 18 mi · Facility
Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) 18.3 mi · Facility
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) 19.7 mi · Facility
The Omni Grove Park Inn 20.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Black Mountain Campground