Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain campground is located in beautiful Buncombe county in North Carolina and considered a medium camping ground with 42 sites. Part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of North Carolina
Balsam Mountain Campground Overview
Reservable
Yes
Pitches
42
Balsam Mountain Campground Activities
A number of activities are available when staying at Balsam Mountain campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Balsam Mountain Campground Location
Balsam Mountain Campground Weather Conditions
Here is the latest weather conditions for today 19th Jan 2026 at Balsam Mountain campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.
Temp Min
22.3°F
Temp Now
37°F
Feels Like
33.8°F
Wind Speed Now
4MPH
Max Speed Max
6.3MPH
Wind Direction
WNW°
Pressure
1020MB
Current Humidity
28°
Avg Humidity
43°
Visibility Now
9 Miles
Avg Visibility
5 Miles
UV Index Now
0
Highest UV Index
0.6
Sunrise
07:40 AM
Sunset
05:47 PM
Balsam Mountain Campground Map
We've added a detailed Balsam Mountain Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.
How To Get To Balsam Mountain Campground?
Looking to get to Balsam Mountain Campground take the following directions. From the North: From I-40 take Exit 20 Maggie Valley, NC and travel US-19 towards Cherokee, NC. Access the Blue Ridge Parkway at Soco Gap and continue South to mile 458.2, turning right onto Heintooga Ridge Road. Enter Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Black Camp Gap and continue 9 miles to Balsam Mountain Campground. From the South: Follow US-441/US-23 North. At Dillsboro merge onto US-74 West/US-441 North. At exit 74 merge onto US-441. Continue on US-441 through Cherokee, NC and into the park. Access the Blue Ridge Parkway traveling North to mile 458.2, turning left onto Heintooga Ridge Road. Enter Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Black Camp Gap and continue 9 miles to Balsam Mountain Campground.
Contact Details For Balsam Mountain Campground
- Phone : 828-497-9270
Worth Exploring Near Balsam Mountain Campground
History Museums
Wheels Through Time Museum
62 VINTAGE LANE, 28751, MAGGIE VALLEY, NC
Appalachian Womens Museum
PO BOX 245, 28725, DILLSBORO, NC