I love camping...love hiking...and absolutely love mountains with long views! Mt. Pisgah gifts them all!

It is easier for me to give campgrounds high ratings, because I seldom camp at them during the weekends. Nope, not for me...don't enjoy the crowds. I usually hit the backwoods during those days. But weekdays suit me just fine to car camp.

At 5721 feet, Mt. Pisgah can be seen for miles around...and when standing atop its summit...you can see for miles...and it is beautiful. The trails are rugged, but doable. Along with hiking up Mt. Pisgah, Frying Pan Mountain Fire Tower is another highlight.

Its best to hike these peaks early in the day before cloud cover moves in...if you are looking for a photo op. It seems as though I can't camp or hike without intermittent rain in the forecast...and it did rain on us the entire trip. But no worries...you make do.

The campground was enjoyable...many loops and sites to choose from. During the week, you still need to get there early to secure a favorable site. Facilities are nice. We did have a bear trap right next to our truck during our stay...which leads me to believe people are messy and leave their food out to attract them.

Sliding Rock is not too far away also...and during the summer months...well worth the slide down the smooth rock into a refreshing pool below. A little bumpy...but fun!

Cool little trendy towns dot the base of this mountain range...Hendersonville is one of my favorites...and when there...definitely look up the Frugal Backpacker store. One of my favorites.`