Mt Pisgah Campground, near the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. With a variety of campsites surrounded by trees, it offers a clean and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both tent and RV camping.

The campground is known for its excellent facilities, including clean bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a long day of hiking. Many campers have raved about the nearby trails, with one saying, “I hiked Black Balsam and Tennent Mountain Loop. Gorgeous!!!” The convenience of having a store nearby for essentials adds to the appeal, making it easy to stock up on supplies without venturing too far.

For those who enjoy a bit of wildlife, the campground is home to bears, but don’t worry—campers have reported that following the guidelines for food storage keeps encounters to a minimum. As one happy camper noted, “They couldn’t have been less interested in me.” Whether you're here for a quiet retreat or to tackle the stunning hiking trails, Mt Pisgah Campground has everything you need for a memorable outdoor experience.

Mt Pisgah Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

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One of our favorites. Great hiking trails right from campground. Pisgah Inn has great deck and over look of Blue Ridge Mtns. 

Beautiful 

Couldn’t find accommodations in Asheville so I drove to a couple campgrounds. Beautiful and fun drive up to Mt. Pisgah Campgrounds. The website showed they were full but they have walk in’s available and are cheaper than reserved sites. I camped two nights and hiked Mt. Pisgah, the Fryingpan Fire Tower, Skinny Dip Falls, Looking Glass Rock, Devil’s Courthouse Trail and other fun hikes. Temps were 50’s at night and 70’s during day. Campgrounds are simply amazing and across the street from the Lodge, restaurant (need reservations) and General Store. 

Can’t believe my luck!

We have a teardrop and loved our fairly secluded site A21. Flush toilets, cold water sink, and an outlet. We were boondocking so it was nice to have the bathroom there for the daytime. Temps were day 73 night 60. There's also sites for big RVs as well as a tent loop. On the Blue ridge parkway. When we went down into a town, it was about 15 degrees warmer. Hiking trails nearby with 1 leaving from the campground. We didn't have reservations and had no problem (Mon-Fri). 3rd week in August. Verizon was ok.


Great place

Had to take the long road to get home and did not waste an opportunity to stay at my favorite campground. As a walk in you pay $20/night for an available non-reservable campsite. C Loop has showers and D Loop does not. Bears were active but did not bother me in the least. I could hear them turning over stones in the night hunting for bugs, and I saw two small bears 25’ from my tent in the morning. I did as they recommend and put ALL scented items in the provided bear boxes, sleep in clothes I did not cook in or eat in, and I had only water in my tent. They couldn’t have been less interested in me. Next morning I hiked Black Balsam and Tennent Mountain Loop. Gorgeous!!! The chicken salad to go from the Lodge store was fantastic!  Don’t go anywhere near this place without stopping here!

Favorite Campground 

I booked a tent site in loop c and changed spots after a prime area became available. Very clean bathrooms and excellent hiking available. The store at the inn provided basics but not too far into Brevard or Asheville to stock up. We enjoyed the quiet and didn't have any issues with bear or other creatures in the night. The bear boxes help prevent accidentally attracting visitors and the staff on site really did make this a positive camping experience. I'll be back again. 

End of season brilliant stay 

Many campsites to pick from. Clean site, flat parking for your van, clean bathrooms.

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