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Mortimer Campground

National Forests in North Carolina

🏕️ CampgroundBlue Ridge / BooneNorth Carolina⭐ 4.4 (109)
Mortimer Campground
🟢 17 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14
Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 17 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 3 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 17 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14. 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
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Upper #6–Upper #8 next to each othersites Upper #10, #11, #16, #17, #6, #7, #8
Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper #15
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Lower #1 & Lower #2 next to each othersites 👥 Upper #12 Group Site, Lower #1, #2
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower #4
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper #14
Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower #5
Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower #3
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Lower #1–Lower #4 next to each othersites Lower #1, #2, #3, #4, Upper #10, #14, #17, #7, #8

📷 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 #10 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Upper #10 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Upper #11 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Upper #11 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Upper #16 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Upper #16 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Upper #17 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Upper #17 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Upper #17 — Site 17
Site Upper #17 · Site 17USFS
Campsite Upper #6 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Upper #6 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
Campsite Upper #7 — Tent Only. Nonelectric.
Site Upper #7 · Tent Only. Nonelectric.USFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Circle K15.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.4 midirections →
⚡ Charging station16.3 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Mortimer Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 3–24 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

4.4★★★★☆109 ratings
5★64
4★30
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&T0.9/4
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 20 openings at Mortimer Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 3–24 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 109 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 0.9 out of 5 from 27 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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