National park · Blue Ridge Parkway · North Carolina
Mount Pisgah Campground is the National Park Service campground at milepost 408.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina, and at 4,980 feet it is the highest developed campground on the Parkway. NPS lists 125 sites, including 50 for RVs, spread through loops just below the 5,721-foot summit of Mount Pisgah and next door to the Pisgah Inn. It suits campers who want cool ridge-top summers, hiking from camp, and hot showers without leaving the NPS system, and it is our top pick on the southern Parkway for exactly that combination.
| Hookups | None; water + dump available |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | Exact site; examples to 60 ft |
| Cost | $30 |
| Fees | Seasonal showers in Loops B/C; verify route tunnel clearance. |
| Reservations | Reserved + first-come mix |
| Season | May 22–Oct. 25, 2026 |
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Mount Pisgah Campground is the National Park Service campground at milepost 408.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina, and at 4,980 feet it is the highest developed campground on the Parkway. NPS lists 125 sites, including 50 for RVs, spread through loops just below the 5,721-foot summit of Mount Pisgah and next door to the Pisgah Inn. It suits campers who want cool ridge-top summers, hiking from camp, and hot showers without leaving the NPS system, and it is our top pick on the southern Parkway for exactly that combination.
Practically, this is dry camping with better-than-usual amenities: no hookups at any site, but seasonal hot showers in Loops B and C, flush toilets, potable water, a dump station and a nearby country store, all for $30 a night. Rig fit varies wildly, with official site examples of 35, 50 and 60 feet, so the exact Recreation.gov record controls, and the route matters as much as the pad: the Asheville approach passes through nine tunnels, while US 276 from Waynesville has less tunnel exposure. The 2026 season is May 22 through October 25, some sites reserve up to six months out and others are first-come. The trade-off is weather: fog, fast storms and near-freezing shoulder-season nights, plus essentially no cell service.
Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.
Full review
Mount Pisgah Campground Review: Elevation, Weather, RV Fit & Showers (2026)A verified Mount Pisgah Campground review covering its 4,980-foot elevation, month-by-month weather, 125 sites, showers, dry camping, exact rig fit and tunnel approach routes.
Regional guide
Blue Ridge Parkway Camping: The RV Guide to America's Favorite DriveMount Pisgah is the Parkway's highest developed campground at 4,980 feet. NPS lists 125 total sites: 50 RV, 64 tent and 11 other. The campground has no hookups, but it does have seasonal hot showers in Loops B and C, flush toilets, potable water, a dump station and a nearby country store.
Rig fit varies widely. Official sites include RV limits of 35, 50 and 60 feet, disproving the old universal 30-foot figure. The route can be more restrictive than the campsite: the Asheville approach includes nine tunnels, while US 276 from Waynesville reaches the campground from the south with less Parkway tunnel exposure. Every driver still needs live road and clearance checks.
See the complete Mount Pisgah Campground review for route options, exact-site examples and shower details.
Read the guide →Our verdict
Book Mount Pisgah if you want cool high-elevation Parkway camping with real showers and can dry camp; skip it if you need hookups, reliable signal, or run a tall rig you cannot route around the tunnels.
No. There are no electric, water or sewer connections at any site. It does have seasonal hot showers in Loops B and C, flush toilets, potable water and a dump station.
The 2026 fee is $30 per night. Senior and Access pass discounts can apply to the campsite fee under NPS rules; verify at checkout on Recreation.gov.
It varies by site. Official Recreation.gov examples include RV limits of 35, 50 and 60 feet, but many sites are shorter, so book the exact site that fits your rig and confirm your route clears the Parkway tunnels.
Some sites can be reserved up to six months ahead on Recreation.gov and others are first-come, first-served. The campground often fills on weekends and holidays, and early-to-mid October is the hardest window.
The scheduled 2026 season is May 22 through October 25. Facilities are seasonal, and the Parkway above 4,000 feet can close for ice near the end of the season.
From Asheville the Parkway approach runs about 15 miles through nine tunnels; from Waynesville, US 276 reaches the Parkway about four miles from the campground with less tunnel exposure. Check the NPS tunnel-clearance table and live road status either way.
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