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Black Mountain Campground

Campground · National forest in Yancey County, North Carolina. Run by Cradle of Forestry In America Campground Division.

6Campsites
7.3 miTo Lake Tahoma
YesRV hookups

At a glance

OperatorCradle of Forestry In America Campground Division
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (National Forests in North Carolina)
Campsites6
Site types6 group tent only area no electric
RV hookupsFull hookups at 1 sites
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
FeeYes
Phone(828) 689-9694
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48522
Address50 Black Mountain Campground Road, Burnsville, NC, 28714
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Black Mountain Campground

Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. The campground sits at the base of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, in Pisgah National Forest. Recreation With the South Toe River located near 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 up Mt. Mitchell.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Black Mountain Campground is in Yancey County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.