Balsam Mountain Campground

Overview

Balsam Mountain Campground is surrounded by mountain ranges and streams. With an elevation of 5,310 feet (1,618 m), summer daytime temperatures rarely exceed 70°F (~21°C) and lows may dip to 50°F (10°C). RV and tent sites plus flush toilets and drinking water are available.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

43 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-497-9270

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Balsam Mountain Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1Hike · 45.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.4 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1Hike · 45.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.4 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Hike to Steve Woody HouseHike · 4.6 mi from camp

  Walk 2 miles (3.2 km) roundtrip through a hardwood forest on a wide, well-graded path following a mountain stream to reach the historic Steve Woody Place, which was once the center of a… National Park Service

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• Hike to Steve Woody HouseHike · 4.6 mi from camp

  Walk 2 miles (3.2 km) roundtrip through a hardwood forest on a wide, well-graded path following a mountain stream to reach the historic Steve Woody Place, which was once the center of a… National Park Service

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• Flat Creek Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Rough Fork Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 0.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Flat Creek BaldPeak · 5,251 ft · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Heintooga BaldPeak · 5,259 ft · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Flat Creek FallsWaterfall · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Horse Trough OverlookViewpoint · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Maggie Valley OverlookViewpoint · 3.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cataloochee Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 4.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.