Mount Mitchell State Park » Facilities and Fees
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and their associated fees.
Camping
Facility Description(s)
Facility: 9 walk-in campsites (non-electric). A grill and picnic table is at each
site.Location: one mile on right after entering park gate.Accommodates: 6 people per site. Tent sites are approximately 10'x10'.Nearby Amenities: Restrooms.Available: Year-round, weather permitting. Off season: November through April, camping with
limited facilities.Reservations Required: Reservations are strongly advised. Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Accessible: No.
Facility: 2 Primitive / backpack campsites (Commissary Ridge and Deep Gap).Location: Commissary Ridge - 1.8 miles from park office. Deep Gap -
4.5 miles from summit picnic area.Accommodates: Commissary Ridge, 30-40 people. Deep Gap, 20-30 people.Nearby Amenities: None.Available: Year-round, weather permitting.Reservations Required: Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Accessible: No.
Drive-to / Walk-in Camping (no electrical / water hookups): (Tents, water and restroom facilities.)
Picnic table and grill on campsite --- $20/day
Senior citizen (62 or older) --- $15/day
Winter Rates: After October 31, campsites ---$12/day
Classroom / Lounge
Facility Description(s)
Facility: Environmental Education Classroom.Location: Summit AreaAccommodates: Up to 25 people.Nearby Amenities: Concession stand, restrooms, gift shop, museum.Available: May-October.Reservations Required: Yes.Accessible: Yes.
Facility: Lounge.Location: 1 mile on right after entering park gate.Accommodates: Up to 75 people.Nearby Amenities: Restaurant, restrooms.Available: May-October.Reservations Required: The lounge is available by completing a special activity permit. A
permit application is available from the Forms & Permits link on the Park Menu to the left.Accessible: Yes.
Classroom
Half-day (8:00 a.m. - Noon, or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) --- $78
Full day --- $153
Lounge
Half-day (8:00 a.m. - Noon, or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) --- $103
Full day --- $178
Shelters
Facility Description(s)
Facility: 2 two-table picnic shelters. Each has a fireplace.Location: Summit area.Accommodates: Up to 16 people, each.Nearby Amenities: Drinking water and restrooms.Available: Year-round, weather permitting.Reservations Required: See note below.Accessible: Yes.
(Available by reservation. Available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, if not
reserved.)
A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks.