Weekend availability at Black Mountain Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 10:45 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 25Limited3/13 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open5/13 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Limited1/13 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Limited2/13 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Sold out
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Black Mountain Campground?
as of September 18Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Black Mountain Campground and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 41
- Electric sites
- 3
- Water hookups
- 1
- Sewer hookups
- 2
- Pull-through
- 5
About this campground
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.
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.
Activities
- CLIMBING
- BIKING
- SWIMMING SITE
- DAY USE AREA
- HIKING
- FISHING
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Briar Bottom Group CampgroundNational Forests in North Carolina0 mi
- Carolina Hemlocks Rec AreaNational Forests in North Carolina4 mi
- Curtis Creek AreaNational Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Curtis Creek CampgroundNational Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)National Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Old Fort Picnic AreaNational Forests in North Carolina8 mi
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