National Forests in North Carolina
Mortimer Campground
Campground17 sitesReservable
Photo: USFS
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About this campground
Mortimer Campground is a small campground nestled within the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor south of Grandfather Mountain. Located at the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, the 17-site campground is surrounded by lush forests, gentle streams, and a large scenic river popular for swimming, fishing, and kayaking.
Sites and hookups
- Campsites
- 17
- Sites by type
- 16 tent, 1 group
- Pull-through sites
- 1
- Waterfront sites
- 7
- Walk-in sites
- 5
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov
Amenities
- Showers
- Flush toilets
- Camp host
More federal campgrounds nearby
- Mortimer Campground0 mi · Forest Service · First come
- Boone Fork Campground8.2 mi · Forest Service · First come
- Linville Falls Campground9.7 mi · National Park Service66 sites · RVs to 50 ft · 4 pull-through
- Julian Price Campground10.4 mi · National Park Service194 sites · RVs to 70+ ft · 40 pull-through
- Johns River Road Backcountry Camping11.1 mi · National Park Service2 sites
- Dennis Cove Campground26.8 mi · Forest Service14 sites · Waterfront sites
- Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area28 mi · Forest Service35 sites · RVs to 35 ft · 11 pull-through
- Cardens Bluff Campground29.6 mi · Forest Service43 sites · RVs to 30 ft · Waterfront sites
Public recreation nearby
Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.
- Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304)Visitor center · 7.5 mi · National Park Service · Blue Ridge ParkwayDetails
- Linville Falls Visitor Center (Milepost 316)Visitor center · 9.6 mi · National Park Service · Blue Ridge ParkwayDetails
- Moses Cone Manor House and Visitor Center (Milepost 294)Visitor center · 11.6 mi · National Park Service · Blue Ridge ParkwayDetails
Data Source: Recreation.gov
