Mount Pisgah Campground

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·Blue Ridge Parkway

Overview

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 4980 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. Several popular hiking trails, ranging from moderate to strenuous, are accessible from the campground. 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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (125 of 126 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 3:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 12:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (2 of 126 campsites have Firepit)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (76 of 126 campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 6)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (78 of 126 campsites have Shade)

Natural Features

Sunset across from Mt. Pisgah Campground. - Credits: Debbie Webber
Mount Pisgah can be viewed from the campground. - Credits: Jim Joly
Spectacular view from Frying Pan Trail. - Credits: Debbie Webber
Lingering morning cloud cover. - Credits: Debbie Webber
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. The Blue Ridge Parkway 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 the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. At an elevation of 4,980 feet (1,518 m), Mount Pisgah offers moderate to cool temperatures during camping seasons.

Recreation

Sunset across from Mt. Pisgah Campground. - Credits: Debbie Webber

Several popular hiking trails, ranging from moderate to difficult, are easily accessible from the campground. The Frying Pan Trail leads adventurers 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 visitors through the 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, and heads north along the Blue Ridge Parkway toward Asheville. The Buck Spring Lodge was a mountain getaway for George Vanderbilt, owner of the famous Biltmore Estate.

The North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail follows both the Buck Spring and Shut-In Trails, and connects to trails in Pisgah National Forest.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-N/A

  • rv-Up to 80ft

  • trailer-Up to 32ft

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • 5th wheel-N/A

  • pop up camper-N/A

  • camper van-N/A

Nearby Attractions

The beautiful Pisgah Inn is located adjacent to the campground and offers a restaurant and country store.

Additionally, historic Asheville, North Carolina is about 20 miles away, offering grocery stores, fuel and medical facilities.

Additional Information

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