Black Mountain 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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-675-5616

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Black 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 3Hike · 67.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.1 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 4Hike · 79.8 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.1 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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• Mount Mitchell TrailHike · 5.5 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Buncombe Horse Range TrailHike · 17.1 mi long · 1.8 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Commissary TrailHike · 2.0 mi long · 1.9 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.

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• Balsam Nature TrailHike · 0.8 mi long · 2.4 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.

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Scenic sights

• Laurel Knob Overlook (MP 349.2)Viewpoint · 2.0 mi from camp

  The Laurel Knob Overlook was originally called Licklog Ridge Overlook, a name that still appears frequently on Blue Ridge Parkway literature. OpenStreetMap

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• Little MountainPeak · 4,882 ft · 1.1 mi from camp

  A peak along Mount Mitchell Trail.

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• Setrock Creek FallsWaterfall · 0.4 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Mount Mitchell Trail.

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• Big Laurel MountainPeak · 4,131 ft · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Hewat Overlook (MP 347.9)Viewpoint · 1.7 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Hatley PointeSkiing and snowshoeing · 21.2 mi from camp

  Hatley Pointe is a ski area in the eastern United States in western North Carolina. Wikipedia

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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