Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2022

Beautiful views but wonky campground layout

General: Many options including 4 backcountry primitive sites, 12 walk-in tent sites, 48 electric/water sites, and 10 cabins. Access to this park is up a steep and winding road. I honestly don’t know how some of the larger 5th wheels and RVs we saw navigated it! We were warned that this park is an active bear area and while we did not see any, a woman I spoke with said she had seen a baby bear scoot through the campground (without Mama). An interesting thing about Georgia state parks is that when you arrive and check-in, you become eligible for a senior or military/veteran “rebate” which is not available when reserving. 

Site Quality: The sites are (too) close together with little or no separation between them. In my opinion, the sites in Section 2 are a bit nicer. Driveways are gravel and vary in length. Some are very long while others are much shorter. Unless you have a small car and are tent camping, I would avoid Site 26! Even though there was plenty of room for our 18-foot van, it took us at least a half dozen attempts to back into the site due to the very steep and narrow road where the pavement drops off. Site 37 is no more than a parallel parking space alongside Site 38. 

Bathhouse: It was heated and clean. The flush lever was different for each toilet and instructions were posted by each. The showers looked to be very clean, but I did not use so cannot comment on their quality. 

Activities/Amenities: Fishing, boating, and hiking. The Nantahala Lookout provides gorgeous views. There is a conference center. Laundry facilities are by the bathhouse, but we were told the appliances were due to be upgraded and were not in the best shape. 

This is a beautiful park but due to the sites being close together and our challenges accessing Site 26, my rating is three stars.

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  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground by Lee D., December 31, 2022