Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234424
When Harmon Den Campground reopens
Harmon Den Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
23
Openings · last 90 days
35
Only 35 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 22 monitored sites
Of the 66 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 66 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 66 of 66 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open site-nights66 / 66
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 66
Weekday openings22
Weekend openings44
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 22 fall on weekdays and 44 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 66 of 66 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 22 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| HD01 | 3 |
| HD02 | 3 |
| HD03 | 3 |
| HD05 | 3 |
| HD06 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
66 open site-nights across 22 sites at Harmon Den Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 22 2-night, 22 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site HD01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 22 sites take 25 ft.
All 22 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD01 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD02 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD03 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD05 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD06 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD07 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD08 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD09 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD10 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD11 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD12 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD13 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| HD14 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T15 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T16 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T17 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T18 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T19 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T20 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T21 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T22 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| T23 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Harmon Den Campground
Overview
Harmon Den Campground is nestled on a mountainside beneath a forest of mixed hardwoods in the Pisgah National Forest. The camp is in a secluded area off of Cold Springs rd. in Haywood County, and the individual sites provide ample privacy.
The upper loop is reserved for horse campers while the lower loop is reserved for tent camping and small trailers. There are no hookups, no dump station, and no drinking water at this time. There is a vault toilet facility for each camping loop as well as bear-proof garbage cans. The area trails are horse and hiking use only, NO bikes. The campground is an ideal base for exploring the miles of nearby trails and enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery, with nearby access to I-40, Max Patch, and Hot Springs, NC
Recreation
Local attractions include more than 14 miles of trails designated for hiking and horseback riding and about 40 miles for hiking. Equestrians may ride other open roads unless signed closed to horses with caution due to traffic during busy recreational seasons.
Trails include the 5.4-mile Buckeye Ridge, 2.6-mile Cherry Ridge, 2.5 mile Robert Gap and 3.6-mile Cold Springs Trails. Hunting and fishing are other popular activities in the area.
Facilities
Harmon Den Campground has an upper loop for Horse campers and a lower loop for tent or dry trailer campers. Facilities provided include horse stalls and mangers that accommodate a maximum of 4 horses and 8 people at each site with a picnic table, tent pad, lantern post, fire ring and parking for a single vehicle with horse trailer. Also located within the campground are 2 vault toilets, a self-service livestock manure station and watering tank (non-potable) for livestock.
Natural Features
The Harmon Den Area is located on the Appalachian Ranger District, an area that stretches westward from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park's eastern boundary to Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Roan Mountain near Tennessee. Elevations range from 1,900 feet at Max Patch to 6,684 feet at Mount Mitchell. Visitors to the area will find waterfalls, lush forest undergrowth, forested peaks and miles of cold mountain streams. Wildlife in the area include bear, deer, grouse and wild turkey.
Nearby Attractions
Great Smoky Mountains National Park makes an ideal day trip from Harmon Den. Max Patch is an open bald area with panaramic views and other trials for hiking include the Appalachian Trail, Cherry Creek and Groundhog Creek.
22 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups22 shadedPets OKMax party 9
Getting there
From Hot Springs, North Carolina, take Highway 209 south for approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Meadowfork Road NCSR# 1175. After 6 miles turn right onto Little Creek Road NCSR# 1181 for 3 miles. Take a left onto Max Patch Road NCSR# 1182, then travel approximately 0.75 miles and turn right onto Cold Springs Road NFSR# 148. Travel southwest for about 3 miles to the intersection of Fall Branch Road NFSR#3526, the continue a half-mile to entrance of the campground on the left. Also access from Interstate 40 Exit 7 Harmon Den, travel east 3.0 miles on Cold Springs road NFSR#148 to Falls Branch road NFSR#3526 and 0.5 mile to entrance.
632 Manor Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754828-689-9694
CampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Harmon Den Campground?
Reservations for Harmon Den Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 66 of 66 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 35 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Harmon Den Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Harmon Den Campground in the last 7 days, 23 over 30 days and 35 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Harmon Den Campground?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site HD01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Harmon Den Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Harmon Den Campground?
May 2027, with 66 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 66.
When is the next open date at Harmon Den Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Harmon Den Campground begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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