Sightseeing & food
| Location | Burnsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $28–$56/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (137 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 50 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 30A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 28 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More North Carolina RV parks with: Full Hookups · Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Black Mountain Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Black Mountain Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Burnsville. It lists 28 RV or RV/tent sites and 9 tent sites. 2 sites have electric. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 032 standard nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 033 tent only nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 003 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 031 tent only nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | W |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (137 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Lovely area, wonderful host, bathrooms kept clean. so bummed to not be able to come back in 2025 but hoping that it will reopen from Helene in the future.”
“Great campground, facilities were cleaned very regularly. Love the access to hiking that's available. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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50 Black Mountain Campground Road
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Black Mountain Campground sits along the South Toe River in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, so the sound of running water and the sight of high, forested ridgelines shape much of the experience. At about 3,040 feet elevation, the campground is surrounded by mixed hardwoods and spruce-fir stands that support a variety of wildlife and native plants; Mt. Mitchell itself rises to 6,684 feet not far away, and several other high summits of the Black Mountains are visible from nearby viewpoints. The river that borders the loop is a focus for visitors trout fishing and riverside picnics are common while a range of trails suits different appetites: a short, half-mile forest walk is right from the area, and more committed hikers can follow routes that lead all the way to Mt. Mitchell (one option is about 5.6 miles). For longer outings and scenic drives, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mount Mitchell State Park are within easy reach, offering extended hiking, auto touring, and more upland vistas. Practical details are straightforward: the campground contains 25 sites in total, 23 of which accommodate both RVs and tents and 2 that are tent-only, so most groups can bring small-to-medium recreational vehicles. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills; the day facilities include restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. On-site sales of firewood, ice, T-shirts and souvenirs make it easy to pick up essentials, but be prepared for mountain weather and cooler nights at this elevation. Access is by Highway 80 off US-19/US-19E toward Burnsville, near the Mount Mitchell Golf Course and South Toe River Road; for current fees, reservation rules, seasonal restrictions and any road updates, check the National Forests in North Carolina website or recreation.gov before you leave.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
This listing doesn't publish RV length limits, so confirm your rig fits. Pickup area: Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)), about 81 mi straight-line from Black Mountain Campground. RV rentals in Charlotte
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Pick up in Catawba| C |
| $28 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | ✓ | C | $28 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 006 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 011 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | ✓ | C | $28 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | W | C | $28 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 010 standard electric | C | C | $28 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | R | C | $28 |
| 012 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $28 |
| 018 standard electric | C | C | $35 |
| 025 standard electric | R | C | $35 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | ✓ | C | $56 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Black Mountain Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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