Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — 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.
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 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.
Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
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§ 05—08 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Tod
90°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 7 mph WNW
Sat
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph SE
Sun
87°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph W
Mon
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph WNW
Tue
78°F
Chance Rain Showers
3 mph W
Wed
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SW
Thu
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
5 to 13 mph WSW