USDA Forest Service · North Carolina
Black Mountain Campground
USDA Forest Service · North Carolina, United States
- Sites
- 41
- Hookups
- 3 electric, 1 with water, 34 no hookups
- Season
- September 23 to October 31
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,123 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND (NFSR 472F) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Nearest town
- Burnsville
- Address
- 50 Black Mountain Campground Road, Burnsville, NC, 28714
- Phone
- 828-675-5616
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Climbing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site
36 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 25° | 9° | 61° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 32° | 15° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 59° | 39° | 14° | 73° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 64° | 45° | 29° | 80° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 71° | 54° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 61° | 49° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 65° | 55° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 65° | 56° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 61° | 47° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 45° | 31° | 77° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 55° | 37° | 21° | 68° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 30° | 15° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Singecat Ridge Overlook MP 345.5 · 2.5 mi as the crow flies
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 269 mi Hike · Drive there - Mt Mitchell Parking Area · 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 269 mi Hike, Balsam Nature Trail 0.3 mi Hike · Drive there - State Highway 80 MP 344.1 · 3.4 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Mt. Mitchell Access Road · 3.9 mi as the crow flies
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 269 mi Hike · Drive there - Balsam Gap Overlook MP 359.7 · 6.3 mi as the crow flies
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 269 mi Hike, Big Butt Trail 5.8 mi Hike · Drive there
All 611 trails in National Forests in North Carolina · All 224 trails in Blue Ridge Parkway
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Briar Bottom Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 6 sites
- Mount Mitchell State Park · North Carolina State Parks · 3 mi · 9 sites
- Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 39 sites
- Curtis Creek Campground (Nc) · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 24 sites
- Curtis Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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