Mortimer Campground
Open seasonally from approximately April 1 through November 1. All 17 sites are reservable via Recreation.gov at least three days in advance. Check-in is 3:00 PM, check-out is noon. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Limited to 14 consecutive nights.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens, western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey, and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Greater Oconee, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As Isaias weakens and moves northward through the Mid-South early this morning, rain will become increasingly likely across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Periods of rain may begin over the watch area before daybreak, though rainfall rates will initially be light. Rainfall rates will increase during the day, and heavy rain is most likely this afternoon through early Sunday morning, particularly along the south and east facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, that is, near the southern border of North Carolina west of I-26, and in the sharp terrain from near Saluda to Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. A slow-moving band of heavy rain may move across northeast Georgia and the Upstate of South Carolina late this afternoon and this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:38AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including portable tents. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Mortimer Campground is a small, well-appointed campground nestled within the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor south of Grandfather Mountain in Pisgah National Forest. Located at 1,400 ft elevation on the site of a historic Civilian Conservation Corps camp, the 17-site campground is shaded by large hemlocks and pines along Thorps Creek. The lower loop features 5 tent-only walk-in sites with a central parking area, while the upper loop offers 14 fully accessible, barrier-free sites that can accommodate small RVs up to 35 feet. The campground provides modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, and bear-proof trash and recycling receptacles. Most sites include a tent pad, picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring. A campground host is on-site. The area is near a bear sanctuary, so proper food storage is required. Cell phone service is not available. Recreational opportunities abound. Two trails depart directly from the campground: the short Thorps Creek Trail leads approximately 1/4 mile to Thorps Creek Falls, and the Bill Vines Trail connects to the more strenuous Schoolhouse Ridge Trail for a 3-mile ridgeline hike with views. Wilson Creek offers excellent trout fishing, swimming holes, and Class II-IV+ kayaking. Other nearby attractions include Hunt Fish Falls, North Harper Creek Falls, Little Lost Cove Cliffs, and an extensive network of mountain biking trails.
Directions
Located at 8410 Edgemont Rd, Collettsville, NC 28611. From Lenoir, take NC-90 west toward Collettsville, then follow Brown Mountain Beach Road (SR 1328) north along Wilson Creek to Edgemont Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| grandfatherrd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (828) 652-2144 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Mortimer Campground |
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