Mount Mitchell State Park
North Carolina State Park
Mount Mitchell State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Mount Mitchell State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
About Mount Mitchell State Park
At 6,684 feet the highest point east of the Mississippi, and the park that began North Carolina's system. An observation deck takes in the range on a clear day, while summit trails wind through Fraser fir and longer routes drop into Pisgah National Forest.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🌿 Nature Center
Camping options
- Tent sites
- Backpacking sites
State Trails
North Carolina’s designated long-distance state trails run through this park.
Contact
Phone828-867-4000
Address2388 N.C. 128, Burnsville, NC 28714
Upcoming events at Mount Mitchell State Park
Event details and registration are on the NC State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Mount Mitchell State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Spotting scopes
- Bird guides
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Sunscreen
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