WEST MORRIS MTN. CAMPGROUND
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 2:00 p.m.
Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
Our staff on the Appalachian Ranger District, in cooperation with partners and volunteers, have made great progress clearing debris and repairing damage from Hurricane Helene on the Pisgah National Forest.
Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the
Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert
Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall.
Paint Rock Closure
Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.
Grandfather Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
The following recreation sites and trails remain closed:McDowell County:
Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap
The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9).
Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
The fishing pier at Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area on the Uwharrie National Forest is closed till further notice due to storm damage. The Day Use area remains open and the three smaller accessible fishing platforms are available for public use.
Pisgah Camping Limitations
The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.
Max Patch Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.
About
West Morris Mountain Campground is a rustic first-come, first-served campground nestled in Uwharrie National Forest, featuring 14 individual sites and 2 group sites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, lantern post, and camping pad, suitable for both tents and RVs. The campground has two vault toilets and trash service, but no water or electrical hookups. Campers should bring their own water and a cookstove for meal preparation. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding forest. A 3/4-mile connector trail leads from the campground to the Uwharrie National Recreation Trail, a 28-mile National Recreational Trail that winds through the forest. The area offers opportunities for hiking and hunting. Individual sites accommodate up to 8 people, while group sites can handle up to 16 people. The small community of Eldorado is about 3 miles away with a country store, and the town of Troy is approximately 15 minutes south with full amenities.
Directions
From Highway 109 at the community of Uwharrie, take Ophir Road (SR 1134). Go approximately 2 miles and West Morris Mountain Campground is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (910) 576-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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