Balsam Mt. Campground

National Park Service · North Carolina

Balsam Mt. Campground in North Carolina. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 117 public campsites we map in North Carolina.

Mountain ranges and pristine streams are the backdrop for your camping adventure in Balsam Mt. At 5,300 feet, Balsam Mtn. provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild summer temperatures with heavy rainfall. Balsam Mtn. Campground offers an unforgettable outdoor experience with campsites for tents as well as RVs.

What we know about it

Managed by

National Park Service

Fee

Not published (the agency does not list one)

Booking

first-come, first-served

Coordinates

35.56544, -83.17430

Nearest sites we map

• Balsam Mountain Campground0 km · National Park Service
• Round Bottom Horse Camp6 km · National Park Service
• Cataloochee Horse Camp9 km · National Park Service
• Cataloochee Campground11 km · National Park Service
• Tow String Horse Camp11 km · National Park Service
• Smokemont Campground12 km · National Park Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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