Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-273780
When Black Mountain Campground reopens
Black Mountain Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
456
Openings · last 90 days
456
456 openings were recorded here, but they arrived across only 3 days — a burst, not a rhythm, so there is no reliable weekly pattern to show. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 23, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 37 monitored sites
Of the 6,586 tracked site-nights (Sep 23, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 274 open for online reservation · 220 reserved · 380 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 569 closed · 5,143 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 37 monitored sites, 19 can be reserved online and 18 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
95.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 274 of 6,586 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 23, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online95.8%
Open site-nights274 / 6,586
Reserved (of online inventory)220 / 494
Weekday openings202
Weekend openings72
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 202 fall on weekdays and 72 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 1,110 tracked site-nights are open there — 1,110 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 37 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 024 | 34 |
| 030 | 30 |
| 033 | 29 |
| 032 | 28 |
| 029 | 27 |
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 Sep 23. That is about 5 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Sep 23 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Sep 23 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
274 open site-nights across 13 sites at Black Mountain Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 55 2-night, 44 3-night, 7 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 024.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 31 sites take 25 ft, 11 sites take 35 ft, 8 sites take 40 ft. 3 sites of 37 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 024 | 40 ft | None | 34 | 17 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +22 more |
| 030 | 25 ft | None | 30 | 12 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +18 more |
| 033 | 25 ft | None | 29 | 9 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +17 more |
| 032 | 15 ft | None | 28 | 16 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +16 more |
| 029 | 30 ft | None | 27 | 10 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +15 more |
| 031 | 25 ft | None | 27 | 6 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +15 more |
| 028 | 20 ft | None | 24 | 6 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +12 more |
| 027 | 30 ft | None | 20 | 6 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +8 more |
| 022 | 50 ft | None | 19 | 8 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 +7 more |
| 020 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 5 nights | Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 021 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 023 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 025 | 40 ft | Yes | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 29, Oct 30 |
About Black Mountain Campground
Overview
Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast.
Recreation
With the South Toe River located adjacent to the campground, visitors will have no shortage of things to do, including picnicking, day hiking, scenic driving and trout fishing. Hikers will be pleased with a variety of trails from which to choose, including a leisurely half-mile walk through the forest or a challenging 5.6-mile hike to Mt. Mitchell.
Facilities
The campground offers 37 primitive campsites with 3 campsites with electric hookups. The campsites are equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The facility provides hot showers and restrooms with flush toilets. Campers can purchase firewood, ice, tee shirts and souvenirs.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 3,040 feet. The 6,684-foot Mt. Mitchell towers over the area, with several other high peaks of the Black Mountains nearby. This lush Appalachian forest is rich with wildlife, plants and scenery.
Nearby Attractions
Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.
37 monitored sites18 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ft3 with hookups34 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-26 west to exit 9 onto 19 east towards Burnsville. Follow 19 to Micaville and turn right onto Highway 80. Continue south approximately 12-14 miles to Mount Mitchell Golf Course. Turn right on South Toe River Road and follow signs to Black Mountain Campground.
50 Black Mountain Campground Road, Burnsville, NC 28714828-675-5616
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Black Mountain Campground?
Reservations for Black Mountain Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 95.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 274 of 6,586 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 456 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 Black Mountain Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings at Black Mountain Campground in the last 7 days, 456 over 30 days and 456 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Black Mountain Campground?
44 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 23 at site 024. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Black Mountain Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
11 of the 37 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 34 of those 37 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Black Mountain Campground?
October 2026, with 214 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,147.
When is the next open date at Black Mountain Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Black Mountain Campground begins Sep 23 — about 5 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 Sep 23.
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