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Mortimer Campground

National Forests in North Carolina

🏕️ CampgroundBlue Ridge / BooneNorth Carolina⭐ 4.4 (102)
Mortimer Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Wed Aug 26–Sat Aug 29
4 of the last 60 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Mortimer Campground in North Carolina has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Aug 26–Sat Aug 29. 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 Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites Lower #1, Upper #10, #7
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h ago👥 3 in a row, Lower #3–Lower #5 next to each othersites Lower #3, #4, #5, Upper #11, #14, #17, #8, #9
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Lower #1, Upper #10
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites Lower #2, Upper #16
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Upper #12 Group Site & Upper #13 next to each othersites 👥 Upper #12 Group Site, #13, #15, #6
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Upper #6–Upper #9 next to each othersites Lower #2, #4, #5, Upper #15, #17, #6, #7, #8, #9
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Upper #14, #16
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Upper #13

📷 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 Lower #1 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Lower #1 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Lower #1 — Site 1
Site Lower #1 · Site 1USFS
Campsite Upper #10 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Upper #10 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Upper #7 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Upper #7 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Lower #3 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Lower #3 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Lower #4 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Lower #4 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Lower #4 — Site 4
Site Lower #4 · Site 4USFS
Campsite Lower #5 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Lower #5 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Lower #5 — Site 5.
Site Lower #5 · Site 5.USFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.4 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.4 midirections →
⚡ Charging station16.3 midirections →
⚡ Blue Ridge Energy17.5 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Mortimer Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 3–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$30/nightGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆97 ratings
5★55
4★27
3★10
2★3
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.8/4
Verizon0.4/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Mortimer Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mortimer Campground?

Mortimer 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 Mortimer Campground?

Campsite fees at Mortimer Campground run about $20–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Mortimer 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.

How often do campsites open up at Mortimer Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Mortimer Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 3–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Mortimer Campground a good campground?

Mortimer Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 102 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Mortimer Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Mortimer Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.8 out of 5 from 24 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Mortimer Campground located?

Mortimer Campground is located in Blue Ridge / Boone, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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