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2016-07-25 13 36 37 Graphic description of the view northward on the observation platform on the summit of Mount Mitchell in Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina📷 Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mount Mitchell State Park

Burnsville, NC

Views

At 6,684 feet the highest summit east of the Mississippi, with a road from Parkway milepost 355 to a lot near the top and a short paved path to the observation deck. Free; often cold, windy and in cloud.

Nearest town
Burnsville, NC
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
35.7650, -82.2650
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Blue Ridge Parkway high peaks: Mount Mitchell to Blowing Rock – Craggy Gardens NC1© Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Blue Ridge Parkway high peaks: Mount Mitchell to Blowing Rock

85 mi9 stops3 days

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Craggy Gardens NC1© Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Biltmore Estate

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Chimney Rock State Park

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Linville Falls – Franklin-Penland House from north© Nyttend · Public domain
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Linville Falls

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Campsites nearby

  • Black Mountain CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Mount Mitchell State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Carolina Hemlocks Recreation AreaCampsite
    4 mi from Mount Mitchell State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • French Broad River CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Mount Mitchell State Park
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Creekside Mountain CampingCampsite
    21 mi from Mount Mitchell State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Buck Hill CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Mount Mitchell State Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wilson's Riverfront RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Mount Mitchell State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mount Mitchell State Park?

Mount Mitchell State Park is in Burnsville, NC, at GPS 35.7650, -82.2650. It is about 20 mi from Asheville.

Can you camp near Mount Mitchell State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mount Mitchell Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 51 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mount Mitchell State Park?

Mount Mitchell State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Blue Ridge Parkway high peaks: Mount Mitchell to Blowing Rock.

What is there to see near Mount Mitchell State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Craggy Gardens (8 mi), Biltmore Estate (22 mi), Chimney Rock State Park (23 mi) and Linville Falls (23 mi).

When is the best time to visit Mount Mitchell State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)