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Black Mountain Campground
8 mi northeast of Montreat, NC · Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 4G
About Black Mountain Campground
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. 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. 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. The campground sits at an elevation of…
- Fees: Fee
- Season: April 15 – Oct 30
- Managed by: National Forests in North Carolina, FS
- Where: 8 mi northeast of Montreat, NC · 35.75272, -82.22114
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Den Nature | Hiking | at camp | 0.6 mi |
| North River Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Mst - Appalachian Rd | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 35.1 mi |
| Green Knob | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Mt Mitchell | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 5.3 mi |
| South River Loop | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 22.6 mi
Propane: 10.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Briar Bottom Group Campground 0.1 mi
- Commissary Hill Backcountry Campsite 1.9 mi
- BPW 2.6 mi
- Mount Mitchell Campground 2.9 mi
- Dispersed spot · 6 mi N of Old Fort 3.1 mi
- Blue Ridge Parkway Tent 3.3 mi