Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Black Mountain
VISIT DATE: 04/21/1996
UPDATE DATE: 7/26/2006
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Appalachian
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Busick
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Busick, NC, take State Rt. 80 north 0.7 miles to campground sign at South
Toe River Rd.(Forest Rt. 472 and State Rt. 1205). Bear left onto South Toe Rd.
and go 2.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,000 ft.
The campground is located in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest
mountain in the east at 6,684 ft. Accessing this mountain from the
campground can be accomplished via Forest Rt. 472, a scenic but steep
and curvy drive. From within the campground take a right on Rt. 472
and drive up to the Blue Ridge Parkway (NOT for RVs). Take a right
on the Parkway and proceed several miles to the Mt. Mitchell
State Park and the mountain. Great views of the Black Mountains
and several trails.
Large football-size sports area. Horseshoes, volleyball,
frisbee, etc.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 11 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 46
Total Sites: 48
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 48
No. Grilles on Sites: 48
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 84'
Comments:
Combination grassy/gravel aprons; many wider than largest apron
size above. Some sites are reverse angle; not suitable for
trailers. Waste station located at Neil's Information Center
about a mile from campground.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
A fee is charged for showers.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Stream wading
HIKING
Devil's Den Forest Walk - 0.5 mile
Mt. Mitchell Trail - 5.6 miles
Lost Cove Ridge Trail - 3.3 miles
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Boone Fork
VISIT DATE: 04/18/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2008
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Grandfather
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lenoir
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lenoir, NC, take State Rt. 90 west 4 miles to Boone Fork Recreation
Area sign (Mulberry Creek Dr.). Turn right at sign and go 4.5 miles to a Boone
Fork sign (Boone Fork Rd.). Turn right onto Boone Fork Rd. (dirt, single lane)
and go 2 miles to campground
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,300 ft.
The campground has two loops, one of which is for group camping. The understory
is manicured grass with a variety of deciduous trees, i.e., Dogwood, maple, poplar,
etc. and hemlock. Because there is no middlestory, privacy between campsites is
poor. Lantern poles are located at each campsite.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $3 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Benson Hollow Loop (foot, OHV, horse & mountain bike) - 5.5 miles
FISHING
A pond, 0.5 miles from campground has a fishing pier and trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Carolina Hemlock
VISIT DATE: 04/18/1996
UPDATE DATE: 10/6/2004
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Appalachian
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Busick
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Busick, NC, take State Rt. 80 north 3.8 miles to campground on
both sides of road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,800 ft.
There are two unnamed loops on both sides of State Rt. 80. One loop
meanders over a hillside while the other is next to the floatable South
Toe River. As the campground name suggests, there are a lot of hemlock
but the many deciduous trees provide nice fall colors and the Rhododendruns
good privacy for some campsites. While the campground has many examples
of stonework, the most impressive are the riverside swim area and day-use
pavillion. The hillside loop has the longer, wider parking aprons with better
privacy. The riverside loop has tent-only campsites at the river's edge. And,
this lower loop is more accessible for RVs. The hillside or upper loop,
however, finds parking aprons at reverse angle, which are not suitable for
travel trailers.
Float tubes are available for rent at the campground and firewood is available
for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 15 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 29
Total Sites: 33
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 33
No. Grilles on Sites: 33
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
Spigots located within campground circle - not accessible by
vehicle.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Wading, swimming area, and tubbing in South Toe River.
HIKING
Carolina Hemlock Trail #1003 (circuit - foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Curtis Creek
VISIT DATE: 10/06/2004
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2008
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Grandfather
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Old Fort
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Old Fort, NC, take State Rt. 70 east 0.2 miles to campground
sign (Curtis Creek Rd./State Rt. 1227). Turn left onto Curtis
Creek Rd. and go 4.7 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,900 ft.
The campground straddles Forest Rt. 482 for about a mile along Curtis
Creek. It is located in the first tract of National Forest land purchased
in 1911. This predominantly tent-only campground features grand old
deciduous and conifer trees, the fast-flowing Curtis Creek, and a wilderness
experience without some of the inconveniences. Except for a cluster of
sites that accomodate both tents and RVs in a grass field, the dispersed
feeling campsites are nestled in dense woods. Privacy between these
campsites is excellent.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through November 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV):8
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The interior road is paved and parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigots are handpumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Davidson River
VISIT DATE: 04/19/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/22/2008
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pisgah
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Brevard
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Brevard, NC, at intersection of US Rts. 64 and 276 and State Rt. 280,
take Rt. 276 north 1.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,200 ft.
The campground, stretching out along Davidson River, has eight loops
- Sycamore, Apple Tree, Dogwood, Hemlock, Riverbend, Poplar, Laurel,
and White Oak (and a connection spur). Some campsite, designated as
premium, back up onto Davidson River. Although it has large hemlock
trees, Sycamore Loop is the most open. Hemlock and Poplar Loops
have the best privacy and thick canopies. Riverbend Loop features huge
Rhododendruns and an informal river swim area. A large level field exists
between Hemlock and Dogwood Loops. Shade is provided by a pleasant
mixture of hardwoods and conifers giving campground a spectular color
display during Fall season. Rhododendrun and Dogwood enhance Spring
foliage. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is a nice family campground with lots to offer including day trips to
the Blue Ridge Parkway where spectacular views of North Carolina are
possible. Also available are bike and horse rentals and interpretive programs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - single, standard
$20 per day - single, premium
$24 per day - single, full hookups
$36 per day - double, standard
$40 per day - double, premium
NOTE: Campsites with electric hookups - add $3 per day surcharge
(not subject to Golden Age/Access discount). Full hookup sites available
only if not occupied by a host; $14 per day charge for Golden Age/Access
Passport holders.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 160
Total Sites: 160
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 160
No. Grilles on Sites: 160
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 12
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 3
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 13
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 60'
Comments:
All aprons are paved and campground accommodates any size RV.
Full hookup sites available only if not occupied by a host.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers found in Sycamore and Riverbend Loops.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 16
No. Threaded: 12
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Art Loeb Trail (foot) - 12.3 miles
North Slope Trail (foot) - 3.7 miles
Exercise Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Harmon Den Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 10/04/2004
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Appalachian
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Canton
RESERVATIONS: See comments
DIRECTIONS:
In Canton, NC, take I-40 west 23.9 miles to Harmon Den exit (Exit
7). Bear right onto Exit 7 ramp and go to stop sign at end of
ramp (Cold Springs Rd.). At stop sign, turn right onto Cold
Springs Rd. (Forest Rt. 148) and go 3.7 miles to Harmon Den Horse
Camp sign (Forest Rt. 3526). Turn right at sign onto Rt 3526 and
go 0.3 miles to campground on left.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 148 is a gravel road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,900 ft.
NOTE: The campground is gated. Reservations are required from
the Ranger District Office in advance - call 828-622-3202.
Secluded and undiscovered, this is a nice little equestrian-
designed campground (but non-equestrian campers are welcomed)
with campsites including multiple pole stalls and poles for
tether lines and/or lantern. The campground stretches up a
mountainside with the campsites tucked in among a variety of
hardwood trees. Because of thick, wooded middlestory, privacy
between campsites is good. There is a horse manure collection
site and a watering trough for stock.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
NOTE: (1) Campsites must be reserved through the Ranger District
Office - see General Comments above. (2) Seven sites are not
included in the count because they remain in various stages of
development.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: No
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 62'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and most are same size. An RV
waste station is available for a fee at Hot Springs campground in
Hot Springs, NC
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Seven foot or horse trails are nearby, such as:
Buckeye Ridge Trail - 5.4 miles
Cherry Creek Trail - 1.6 miles
Cold Springs Trail - 3.6 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Powhatan
VISIT DATE: 04/19/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/22/2008
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pisgah
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Asheville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Asheville, NC, at intersection of I-26 and I-40, take I-26 east 1.8
miles to State Rt. 191 (Exit 33). Take exit to traffic light (State Rt.
191). Turn left onto State Rt. 191 South and go 1.9 miles to Lake
Powhatan sign. Turn right at sign and go 2.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,200 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Lake Powhatan, has four loops -
Hardtimes, Big John, Bent Creek, and Lakeside. The campsites are
tucked in among a mixed forest of deciduous and conifer trees. Well
spaced campsites with a thick middlestory makes for good privacy.
Although Lakeside is closest loop to the lake, the campsites have
no view of it. Convenient to Blue Ridge Parkway and mile upon mile
of trails, this campground is good for transient campers, long weekend
and vacation campers. Possible day trips are Asheville, Blue Ridge
Parkway and Cradle of Forestry Visitor Center. Check the fee board for
interpretive programs held during the summer season. Firewood and
ice are available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - single, standard
$36 per day - double, standard
$40 per day - double, premium
Additional charges (not subject to Golden Age/Access discount) per day
are as follows:
$3 electric only
$4 electric and water
$6 full hookups
NOTE: Sites with full hookups available only if not occupied by a host.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 98
Total Sites: 98
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 98
No. Grilles on Sites: 98
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 9
No. Water and Electric Only: 1
No. Water Only: 1
No. Electric Only: 1
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 55'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are gravel, some are paved. The pull-throughs
are very big. Full hookup campsites are available only if not occupied
by a host.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 16
No. Threaded: 10
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The lake is small with a sandy beach.
HIKING
All circuit hikes:
Deerfield Loop (foot & mountain bike) - 0.75 miles
Homestead (foot & mountain bike) - 1 mile
Sleepy Gap/Grassy Mountain (foot) - 1.75 miles
Pine Tree (foot & mountain bike) - 2 miles
Explorer (foot & mountain bike) - 3 miles
FISHING
Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mortimer
VISIT DATE: 04/18/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/12/2008
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Grandfather
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lenoir
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lenoir, NC, take State Rt. 90 west 21 miles to a "Y" intersection.
Bear right and go 3.1 miles to campground on right.
NOTE: State Rt. 90 becomes dirt and single lane after 18.1 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,500 ft.
The campground, stretching up a hill, has a split personality. The
campsites at the rear of campground are in an open grass
field. Campsites in the front end are tucked in among towering
hemlock, maple, and oak trees with a scattering of rhododendrons.
Thorps Creek, which can be heard throughout, runs through the campground
where some campsites overlook it. A third section, located on the
other side of creek, is comprised of all walk-in tent sites snuggled
in among huge rhododendrons.
Although once Mortimer Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp
F-5, little is left today. At the entrance to campground there is a
white maintenance building from this 1930s period. Some CCC
foundations remain behind the building.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through Noember 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: No
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are gravel, others are grass
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Showers are wheelchair friendly.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Nearby Wilson Creek offers trout fishing.
CAMPGROUND NAME: North Mills River
VISIT DATE: 04/19/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/22/2008
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pisgah
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Asheville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Asheville, NC, at intersection of I-40 and I-26, take I-26 east 1.8
miles to Exit 33 (State Rt. 191). Take exit ramp to traffic light.
Turn left onto Rt. 191 South and go 9.8 miles to N. Mills River Rd
(State Rt. 1345). Turn right onto N. Mills Rd and go 4.7 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,200 ft.
The campground, with two unnamed loops, is located on either side
of North Mills River in a thick forest of deciduous trees. Some
campsites have good privacy provided mainly by rhododendron.
Tubbing is a popular sport on the river. The loop on east side of
campground is more wooded, has campground's only double sites,
paved parking aprons, and couple of riverside campsites. The loop
on west side is level, slightly more sunny with gravel parking aprons.
Firewood is available for a fee. Float tubes can be rented.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided April 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $11 per day - standard single
$14 per day - premium single
Note: Half rate during winter.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 30
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 50'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are gravel, others are paved. The interior road is
narrow and tree-lined.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Threaded: 7
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Lots of trails in the area - contact Ranger District Office for information.
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Rocky Bluff
VISIT DATE: 04/20/1996
UPDATE DATE: 10/4/2004
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Appalachian
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hot Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hot Springs, NC, take State Rt. 209 south 1.9 miles to
campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,820. ft.
The campground, located near Spring Creek and comprised of two
loops, is most unique. The lower loop has a park-like feel, while
the upper loop with its many close-growing trees, has more of a
wilderness feel. Landscaping for the lower loop is very attractive with
manicured grass understory and sculptured miniature hemlock trees.
These trees seem to grow no more than 20 feet in height and are
clumped at the top like palm trees. Most of the sites in the
campground are terraced and built with stone walls. The predominant
deciduous trees are maple, oak, and Dogwood. A cemetary is
accessed via site 29 and is a reminder of the former residents -
the Robert Brooks family.
The Appalachian Trail runs through the town of Hot Springs. Be
sure to visit Hot Springs to see several historic sights, such as
the Mountain Park Hotel. During the First World War, German
prisoners were interned there.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 30
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are paved, others are gravel. Low-hanging
branches could be a problem for high-profile RVs. A few parking
aprons have a significant slope. An RV waste station is available
for a fee at Hot Spring campground in Hot Springs, NC.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
The one bathhouse is located in lower loop.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Van Cliff Loop Trail (foot) - 2.6 miles
Spring Creek Nature Trail (foot) - 1.2 miles
Spencer's Overlook Trail (foot) - 0.1 miles
FISHING
Rainbow Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME:Sunburst
VISIT DATE: 04/19/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/22/2008
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pisgah
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Canton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Canton, NC, take State Rt. 215 south 16 miles to campground.
An alternative is to take State Rt. 215 (milepost 423) from the
Blue Ridge Parkway north 8.6 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,200 ft.
This campground is located right on State Rt. 215 (National Scenic
Byway); there will be some road noise. There is a stream across
Rt. 215.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $11 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 51'
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 1
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Trout
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