Black Mountain Campground

National Forests in North Carolina

🏕️ CampgroundPisgah NF / AshevilleNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (137)

🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 41 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Black Mountain Campground in North Carolina has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, Upper #027–Upper #033 next to each othersites #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, Upper #027–Upper #033 next to each othersites #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Upper #020 — 20 — **Site Upper #020** · 20USFS

Campsite Upper #021 — A photo of Site 021 of Loop Upper at BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROU — **Site Upper #021** · A photo of Site 021 of Loop Upper at BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUCandie Smith

Campsite Upper #021 — 21 — **Site Upper #021** · 21USFS

Campsite Upper #022 — 22 — **Site Upper #022** · 22USFS

Campsite Upper #023 — 23 — **Site Upper #023** · 23USFS

Campsite Upper #024 — 24 — **Site Upper #024** · 24USFS

Campsite Upper #024 — A photo of Site 024 of Loop Upper at BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROU — **Site Upper #024** · A photo of Site 024 of Loop Upper at BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUCandie Smith

Campsite Upper #025 — 25 — **Site Upper #025** · 25USFS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $28–$56/nightStandard ElectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★137 ratings

5★100

4★20

3★8

2★5

1★4

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.3/4

AT&T0.2/4

T-Mobile0.1/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Black Mountain Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Black Mountain Campground?

Black Mountain Campground in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Black Mountain Campground?

Campsite fees at Black Mountain Campground run about $28–$56/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Black Mountain Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Black Mountain Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Black Mountain Campground a good campground?

Black Mountain Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 137 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Black Mountain Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Black Mountain Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 62 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Black Mountain Campground located?

Black Mountain Campground is located in Pisgah NF / Asheville, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

🔔 Get a free opening alert

We'll email you when a site opens at Black Mountain Campground.

🎯 Only these dates (optional): to

Only weekends (Fri/Sat nights)

🌙 Minimum stay (Pro):

Skip the 1-night midweek openings — only hear about stays worth the drive.

👥 Group size (Pro):

Camping with a group? Only hear about openings with that many sites NEXT TO EACH OTHER on the same dates — consecutive numbers in one loop, not just that many free somewhere in the park.

🚫 Skip site types (Pro):
No hookup/electric sites (tent or van camping)
No hike-in / walk-in / boat-in / backcountry sites
No group sites (solo/family camping)

Works where the booking system publishes per-site types (rec.gov campgrounds).

Free email alerts · instant push in the iOS app · unsubscribe anytime

📡 Follow these cancellations

Subscribe in your calendar or RSS reader to get openings here automatically.

📆 iCal feed · 📡 RSS feed

Running a camping/RV blog? Embed this widget free →

A live cancellation widget for Black Mountain Campground that updates itself — free, no account, no API key. The snippet includes a one-line credit under the widget; leaving it in is what keeps this free for everyone, and it tells your readers what they are looking at. Preview it.

<iframe src="https://campsage.app/camp/embed/black-mountain-campground-273780" width="340" height="280" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:14px" title="Black Mountain Campground cancellations"></iframe>
<p style="font:12px/1.5 system-ui,sans-serif;margin:6px 0 0">Live campsite availability for <a href="https://campsage.app/camp/site/black-mountain-campground-273780">Black Mountain Campground</a> · powered by <a href="https://campsage.app">CampSage</a></p>