NPS · Blue Ridge Parkway · Canton, NC

Mount Pisgah Campground

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.

Partly reservable 128 sites 80 ft max No hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Photos courtesy of Debbie Webber, Amanda Robinson, NPS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Tent-only		65
RV, no hookups		50
Standard, no hookups		11
Host/management		2

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

126 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	People / vehicles	Fires	Accessible
A01	Loop A	RV	Back-in	23	Paved		6 / 2	Yes
A03	Loop A	RV	Back-in	20	Paved		6 / 2	Yes
A04	Loop A	RV	Back-in	50	Paved		6 / 2	Yes
A05	Loop A	RV	Back-in	23	Paved		6 / 2	Yes
A06	Loop A	RV	Pull-through	55	Paved		6 / 2	Yes
A07	Loop A	RV	Back-in	20	Paved		6 / 2	Yes	Yes
A08	Loop A	RV	Pull-through	60	Paved		6 / 2	Yes
A09	Loop A	RV	Back-in	23	Paved		6 / 2	Yes	Yes
A10	Loop A	RV	Pull-through	70	Paved		6 / 2	Yes
A11	Loop A	RV	Back-in	22	Paved	Full	6 / 2	Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	None
Max vehicle length	80 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions
Tent pads	Yes
Accessibility	Sites A07, A09, B19, B20 are listed accessible

Both RV and tent sites are available at this campground. Modern amenities like flush toilets, drinking water, dump station, and a country store create a comfortable camping experience. Sites come with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for barbecues and marshmallow roasting. These sites must be booked in person at the campground kiosk. Mt. Pisgah campground is oftentimes full each weekend and holidays.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Asheville 8 SSW, 10 miles from the campground at 2,151 feet, station USW00053877 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 51 inches a year.

Getting there

From Interstate 40 west, take exit 47 and turn south onto Highway 191. Stay in the right hand lane and turn south again onto the Blue Ridge Parkway at the North Carolina Arboretum; enjoy the amazing views and nine tunnels along the Blue Ridge Parkway for 15 miles (24 km). You will pass the Mt.

Nearest town	Canton, North Carolina
Coordinates	35.4028° N, 82.7567° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump station	Dump station ↗	8.6 mi
Outdoor gear	The Hub ↗	9.3 mi
RV sales & service	Camping World ↗	13.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

At a glance

Managed by: National Park Service
State: North Carolina
Within: Blue Ridge Parkway
Booking: Some sites on Recreation.gov
Sites: 128
Phone: (828) 648-2644

Cell signal

Verizon: 4G LTE
AT&T: 4G LTE
T-Mobile: no reported coverage

Outdoor coverage as modeled by carriers in FCC filings as of 2025-12-31. Terrain and trees change everything. This product uses FCC APIs and/or Data but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

Official links

Sister site

Blue Ridge Parkway

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Video

Mount Pisgah Campground Blue Ridge Parkway Complete Walk-Through, North Carolina

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

0.2 mi
Shut-In NRT ↗
18 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
0.2 mi
Buck Springs ↗
6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
0.7 mi
Pilot Rock
3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
0.8 mi
Laurel Mountain ↗
7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
1 mi
Thompson Creek
2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
1.1 mi
Laurel Mountain Connector
0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside National Forests in North Carolina.

in
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
3.1 mi
Shining Rock Wilderness ↗
Wilderness · Forest Service · 18,477 acres
9.3 mi
Middle Prong Wilderness ↗
Wilderness · Forest Service · 7,482 acres

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Historic landmarks nearby

On Register Atlas →

National Historic Landmark · 18 mi

Wolfe, Thomas, House

Asheville

Natural features

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

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.

Nearby

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. The Blue Ridge Parkway is also surrounded by 2 other national parks. Shenandoah National Park is to the immediate north of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is south of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mt. Pisgah Campground is closer to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Guidebooks for Blue Ridge Parkway

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Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway
Randy Johnson, 2017
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Blue Ridge Parkway Exits Guide
Kenneth Culp, 2023
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Lonely Planet Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips 2
Amy C. Balfour and Virginia Maxwell, 2022
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Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
Jason Frye, 2018
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Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, Revised and Expanded Edition
Leonard M. Adkins and J. Richard Wells, 2018
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mount Pisgah Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mount Pisgah Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Mount Pisgah Campground have?

128 sites, including 65 tent-only sites, 50 RV sites without hookups, and 11 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Mount Pisgah Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Mount Pisgah Campground?

Modern amenities like flush toilets, drinking water, dump station, and a country store create a comfortable camping experience.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Mount Pisgah Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mount Pisgah Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Mount Pisgah Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Mount Pisgah Campground?

Sites A07, A09, B19, and B20 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Mount Pisgah Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Mount Pisgah Campground?

Several popular hiking trails, ranging from moderate to difficult, are easily accessible from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Mount Pisgah Campground?

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

Source: Getting there

What if Mount Pisgah Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Wolf Ford Horse Camp (1.7 mi), Wash Creek Horse Camp (5.4 mi), and North Mills River (6.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby