Mount Mitchell State Park Campground North Carolina

Mount Mitchell State Park Overview

Mount Mitchell State Park has 9 tent campsites located in the center of the 1,946-acre park. The campground is open from May through October. It is also close to a couple of nice trails including the Campground Spur Trail and Old Mitchell Trail.

Campground amenities include potable (drinking) water, restrooms, trash collection, a picnic shelter, concession stand, gift shop, museum and ranger residence. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. A restaurant is also located about 1/2 mile from the park office. Cell service is poor in the area.

Recreation & Activities

Popular outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking to the summit of Mount Mitchell (6,684 feet). It is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. Other activities include biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

You may also like Crabtree Falls campground over in Virginia.

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Amenities

• Camp Store
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Concession Stand
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Shade Structure
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Mountain Biking
• Museum
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing