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$20 - $30/night
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17 campsites
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35.9911, -81.7613
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Learn more about alerts →Fall color-chasers, trout anglers, and anyone craving creek sounds at night will get the most from this place. October weekends fill fast at 17 sites, so book early. Site 10 or 11 in the upper loop puts you close to water and trail access, with showers that actually work.
No cell service is a hard reality once you turn off the main road, and the washboard gravel getting in rattles loose gear. Hammock campers should know the lower loop lacks good anchor trees, and one reviewer found brown, tea-colored water at the Site 10 pump.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the most dramatic experience at Mortimer — crisp days, cool nights, and peak hardwood color in the Blue Ridge make hiking and photography outstanding. Expect daytime highs around 50–65°F in October with nights dipping into the 30s–40s; water in Thorps Creek is clear and lower, making fishing and creek-side exploring easier. Foliage draws more visitors on weekend days, but the campground’s small 17-site footprint still feels intimate compared with larger parks. Peak months: October, September, May, June Avoid: January, February
Described as 'best season' with crisp days, cool nights and peak hardwood color—outstanding fall experience.
Mortimer Campground has 17 sites split between an upper loop of 14 fully accessible, barrier-free sites (can accommodate small RVs up to 35 ft) and a lower loop with five tent-only walk-in sites. Most sites include a tent pad, picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring. The campground provides flush toilets, hot showers, running water, bear-proof trash and recycling receptacles, and an on-site campground host.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 127 reviews.
Site 11 (Upper Loop) is repeatedly mentioned as part of a secluded, clean, quiet experience, with reviewers praising the helpful, caring camp host and overall…
Site 10 (Upper Loop) receives praise for a great multi‑night stay with creek sounds at night and easy access to trails and waterfalls, though one reviewer…
Site 4 (Lower Loop) is called an “excellent tent site,” and another reviewer there notes quiet surroundings, a diligent attendant, and very clean restrooms…
Site 7 (Upper Loop) is part of a “beautiful, quiet, family-friendly” experience with great trail access, while a review of the Lower Loop in general warns…
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