Mount Pisgah Campground
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One of the most popular of the Parkway's campgrounds, Mount Pisgah Campground is perched in the rolling mountains of western North Carolina on the southernmost end of the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Surrounded by dense hardwood forests at an elevation of 4,980 feet, it offers shady, cool respite from the summer heat. Whichever end of the day appeals, spectacular sunrise and sunset panoramic views can be enjoyed from nearby overlooks. Drenched in history, this area was once part of the holdings of George Vanderbilt, and the site of his hunting camp house, Buck Springs (no longer standing), is close by. Several popular hiking trails, ranging from moderate to difficult, are easily accessible from the campground. The Frying Pan Trail leads 1.6 miles (2.6 km) south to the Fire Tower at Frying Pan Mountain. Hiking north on the trail you'll arrive at the Pisgah Inn, and from there the Buck Spring Trail leads through thick hardwood forest and along rocky terrain to the Mt. Pisgah Parking Area; from the parking area it is a 1.6 mile (2.6 km) uphill trek to the top of Mt. Pisgah. The Shut-In Trail is the original route from the Biltmore Estate to the Buck Spring Lodge, George Vanderbilt's mountain getaway, and heads north along the Blue Ridge Parkway toward Asheville. The North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail follows both the Buck Spring and Shut-In Trails and connects to trails in Pisgah National Forest. Both RV and tent sites are available. Modern amenities like flush toilets, drinking water, a dump station and a country store create a comfortable camping experience, and sites come with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for barbecues and marshmallow roasting. The campground is oftentimes full each weekend and on holidays. Mount Pisgah is part of the Appalachian Mountain Range, an area of the country with scenery that never disappoints, whether blanketed in wildflowers in the spring or bursting with red, orange and yellow hues in the fall. At 4,980 feet (1,518 m) the mountain offers moderate to cool temperatures during camping seasons. The Blue Ridge Parkway itself is a scenic byway that follows the high crests of the central and southern Appalachians for 469 miles, from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The beautiful Pisgah Inn is located adjacent to the campground and offers a restaurant and country store. Historic Asheville, North Carolina is about 20 miles away, with grocery stores, fuel and medical facilities. Shenandoah National Park lies to the immediate north of the Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the south; Mt. Pisgah Campground is closer to the Great Smokies.
- Pet friendly
Location
A01
Loop A · RV NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 23
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
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Canton, NC
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Amenities
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 30 ft, up to 60 ft
Caravan / camper van
Fifth wheel
Pickup camper
Pop up
RV
Typically 30 ft, up to 60 ft
Tent
Trailer
Typically 18 ft, up to 30 ft
Vehicle
Birding
Camping
Guided Interpretive Walks
Hiking
Interpretive Programs
Photography
Star Gazing
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Horses
Up to 10 per site
Pets allowed
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