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Black Mountain Campground

National Forests in North Carolina — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Burnsville, NC, NC

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$56 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (137 reviews)

Season: May through October

Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/black-mountain-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S., and borders the South Toe River offering abundant recreation including trout fishing, hiking, picnicking, and scenic driving.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, and Broad-winged Hawk present in area within 8km radius

Insider tips for Black Mountain Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only Firewood available for purchase on-site

Skip Black Mountain Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups - not available at campground. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer a campground with hookups at most sites.

Best time to visit Black Mountain Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Briar Bottom Group Campground (BURNSVILLE, NC), Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area (BURNSVILLE, NC), Curtis Creek Campground (Nc) (Nebo, NC), Linville Falls Campground (Asheville, NC).

Cell Phone Coverage at Black Mountain Campground

Cell signal at Black Mountain Campground (Burnsville, NC): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Burnsville, NC, NC★ 4.5 (137 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River.

    Best for:AnglersHikersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Hookups2 electric sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsShowersFirewood for Sale
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
    Family & Pets
    Flush ToiletsFishing

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups - not available at campground✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window✕ You prefer a campground with hookups at most sites

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground

    Electric hookups available on select sites only

    Firewood available for purchase on-site

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, and Broad-winged Hawk present in area within 8km radius

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    828-675-5616· National Forests in North Carolina
    info@gofindoutdoors.org
    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.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in North Carolina fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at National Forests in North Carolina before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Black Mountain Campground cost per night?+
    Black Mountain Campground costs $28–$56 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
    What season is Black Mountain Campground open?+
    Black Mountain Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Black Mountain Campground have hookups?+
    Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
    What is the maximum RV length at Black Mountain Campground?+
    Black Mountain Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Black Mountain Campground?+
    Black Mountain Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Black Mountain Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Black Mountain Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Black Mountain Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Black Mountain Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $28 /night★ 4.5 (137)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Briar Bottom Group Campground

    BURNSVILLE, NC

    From $125/night

    Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

    BURNSVILLE, NC

    From $28/night

    Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)

    Nebo, NC

    From $10/night

    Linville Falls Campground

    Asheville, NC

    From $30/night

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