Black Mountain Campground
Montreat, North Carolina · 2,999 ft · In National Forests in North Carolina
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,999 ft (914 m)2,999 ft914 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 4 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
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.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
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Black Mountain Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain80°50°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain84°53°
- ThuSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 16% chance of rain83°53°
- FriSunny, 12% chance of rain79°33°
- SatSunny, 2% chance of rain61°29°
Nearby camping
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Briar Bottom Group Campground
Public Land · under 100 ft · Montreat
Briar Bottom Group Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Montreat
Briar Bottom Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Montreat
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Montreat share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.9 mi
Commissary Hill Backcountry Campsite
Montreat, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 3.1 mi
Camp site
Old Fort, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 3.3 mi
Blue Ridge Parkway Tent
Montreat, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 3.8 mi
Victor Road Dispersed Camping Site 1
Spruce Pine, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 3.9 mi
Camp site
Montreat, NC · On National Park Service land · Blue Ridge Parkway
- 4.1 mi
Camp site
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
Location and contact
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