The Best Camping in Burnsville
Looking for the best camping in Burnsville? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Burnsville. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top camping spots in and near Burnsville
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Burnsville, North Carolina
Camp at Snaggy Mountain
Snaggy Mountain is privately owned land that offers a beautiful camping spot located just outside of the Pigsah National Forest. It's completely secluded by an Apple Orchard and is a great home base for several hiking adventures in the area. The location on the map will get you to the parking spo...Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Backpack the Black Mountain Crest Trail
12 mi / 5390 ft gainThe Black Mountain Crest Trail is legendary among hikers in the southeast. It is the highest trail east of the Mississippi, as it traverses the summit of several peaks over 6,000 feet. It is also widely acknowledged as one of the premier hikes on the east coast. To whit, the trail immediately asc...Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Black Crest Trail and Mount Mitchell
16.15 mi / 4987 ft gainBlack Crest Trail and Mount Mitchell is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Burnsville, North Carolina.Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Big Butt Peak, Cattail Peak, Mount Mitchell and Gibbs Mountain
24.38 mi / 5919 ft gainBig Butt Peak, Cattail Peak, Mount Mitchell and Gibbs Mountain is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Burnsville, North Carolina.Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Colbert Ridge to Mount Mitchell to Maple Camp Ridge Loop
18.22 mi / 5066 ft gainColbert Ridge to Mount Mitchell to Maple Camp Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Burnsville, North Carolina.Read more -
Micaville, North Carolina
Crabtree Falls
4.92.83 mi / 525 ft gainStarting from the old store parking area at MP 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, follow the trail through a meadow past the campground amphitheater. After crossing the paved road to the campground, the trail will come to a T-intersection. Take the trail to the right for the shortest way to the fal...Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Higgins Bald via Black Mountain Camp
5.73 mi / 1772 ft gainHiggins Bald via Black Mountain Camp is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Burnsville, North Carolina.Read more -
Green Mountain, North Carolina
Hike to Beauty Spot Gap
5.02.13 mi / 1277 ft gainBeauty Spot Gap is located on the Appalachian Trail on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. The bald offers a panoramic view of Cherokee National Forest and the city of Erwin. This is a popular destination for hikers of the AT to set up camp and watch the sunset. From the Tennessee side, t...Read more -
Green Mountain, North Carolina
Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa
4.08.05 mi / 1165 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Unicoi, Tennessee.Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Beauty Spot to Unaka Mountain
5.06.35 mi / 1654 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Beauty Spot to Unaka Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Green Mountain, North Carolina.Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Camp at Unaka Mountain Overlook
4.00.1 miUnaka Mountain Overlook is one of the highest locations in the Cherokee National Forest. Easily accessibly by vehicle, the overlook towers over the surrounding mountains, including Beauty Spot Gap, and is an ideal spot to camp overnight. Take Rock Creek Road until you meet the border of North Car...Read more -
Erwin, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap
8.05 mi / 2815 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Erwin, Tennessee.Read more -
Barnardsville, North Carolina
Mountains to Sea Trail: Bearpen Gap to Ox Creek
7.11 mi / 568 ft gainMountains to Sea Trail: Bearpen Gap to Ox Creek is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Barnardsville, North Carolina.Read more -
Barnardsville, North Carolina
Blue Ridge Parkway: Craggy Gardens to Mount Pisgah
42.22 mi / 5436 ft gainBlue Ridge Parkway: Craggy Gardens to Mount Pisgah is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Swannanoa, North Carolina.Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Iron Mountain Gap to Hughes Gap
9.23 mi / 2037 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Iron Mountain Gap to Hughes Gap is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.Read more