National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricyes
Also: Confirmed: showers, flush toilets and online reservations. Not listed: a dump station.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups 30 or 50 amp: what can run at once? Yes
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Yes
- 50 amp sites No
- Pull-through sites Yes
- Accessible sites Not listed
- Pets allowed Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 41
- Elevation
- 3,005 ft
- Phone
- (828) 675-5616 (campground or managing office)
- At the sites
- Of 37 sites: 2 with 30 amp, 5 pull-through, 8 by the water, 34 with shade. Usual check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. (official campsite list; check your own site when you book)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 35.75272, -82.22114 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area3.7 mi straight-line · Electric hookups
Crabtree Falls Campground6.1 mi straight-line · From $30 / night
Linville Falls Campground22.0 mi straight-line · From $30 / night
See 2 more nearby
- Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) 27.5 mi straight-line
- Lake Powhatan 29.6 mi straight-line
Distances are straight lines, not driving routes or times.
Nearby services propane, EV charging, dump station, water
Propane
- Ace Hardware 19.6 mi · Weaverville, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-645-8811
- Ace Hardware 20.6 mi · Asheville, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-505-3672
- Blossom Gas 21.9 mi · Asheville, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-667-0437
Vehicle propane stations; many hardware stores, RV parks and campground stores also refill tanks - call first.
EV charging
- Montreat College 8.5 mi · Montreat, NC · 1 Level 2Map · 828-669-8012
- Catawba Vale Collaborative LLC 8.8 mi · Old Fort, NC · 2 fast, EV ConnectMap · 866-816-7584
- Old Fort Chamber of Commerce - Tesla Destination 8.9 mi · Old Fort, NC · 2 Level 2, Tesla DestinationMap · 877-798-3752
Public chargers; check the network app for hours and prices.
Dump station
- Crabtree Falls Campground 6.1 mi
- Linville Falls Campground 22.0 mi
- Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) 27.5 mi
At these campgrounds - ask whether non-campers may use it and what it costs.
Drinking water
- Crabtree Falls Campground 6.1 mi
- Linville Falls Campground 22.0 mi
- Rocky Bluff Campground 35.8 mi
At these campgrounds - bring your own hose for filling tanks.
Straight-line distances, up to 40 miles. Propane and EV charging: NLR Alternative Fuel Stations (U.S. Department of Energy). Dump station and water: the official data of nearby campgrounds.
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 3,040 feet. The 6,684-foot Mt. Mitchell towers over the area, with several other high peaks of the Black Mountains nearby. This lush Appalachian forest is rich with wildlife, plants and scenery.
Nearby Attractions
Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Celo 2 S - 5.5 mi away, station at 2,700 ft - 305 ft lower than the campground (3,005 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 23 | 5.87 |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 4.64 |
| Mar | 56 | 32 | 5.27 |
| Apr | 65 | 40 | 5.98 |
| May | 71 | 48 | 5.90 |
| Jun | 76 | 56 | 5.77 |
| Jul | 79 | 59 | 5.77 |
| Aug | 78 | 58 | 5.62 |
| Sep | 73 | 52 | 6.00 |
| Oct | 65 | 41 | 4.29 |
| Nov | 56 | 31 | 4.52 |
| Dec | 48 | 26 | 4.71 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Showers | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| 50 amp sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Pull-through sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Pets allowed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.