State Park
Mount Mitchell State Park
Burnsville, NC
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Mount Mitchell State Park Family camping (camping near Charlotte)
The nine-site family campground is open from May 1 to October 31 with full facilities. Each site is equipped with a grill and picnic table. Restrooms for use during warm seasons are located nearby. Showers and hot water are not provided.
Pack-in camping
Campers may leave vehicles in the park overnight to backpack into the Pisgah National Forest. Visitors who leave their vehicles in the park must register on the forms provided at the trailheads near the parking area or at the park office. Leave the form on the dashboard of your car. Mount Mitchell offers a choice of trails from which to enjoy the nearby alpine woodlands.
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It's not uncommon to encounter black bears at Mount Mitchell State Park, particularly in warm weather months.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Mount Mitchell State Park
Commissary Ridge to Commissary Hill
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5.0 km306 mgain
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Camp Alice Trail
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2.6 km252 mgain
Difficult
Mount Mitchell Summit Trail
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0.6 km28 mgain
Easy
Mount Mitchell Loop
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9.3 km512 mgain
Difficult
Balsam Nature Trail to Mount Mitchell
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1.4 km69 mgain
Easy
Buncombe Horse Trail
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31.4 km1,716 mgain
Difficult
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