Whether you’re gawking at the Smokies or cruising along the Blue Ridge Parkway, there is simply no denying how special a long range view of the North Carolina mountains truly is. If you’re an avid camper and you haven’t discovered this Mile High Campground in the clouds in North Carolina, then you’re in for a sweet surprise. Read on…

North Carolina's Mile High Campground is located at an elevation of a little more than a mile.
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But the views are easily for tens of miles. And we're not just talking about an overlook within the campground either.
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These heavenly views are from the strategically carved out campsites that dish up the mountains in a big way. Imagine waking up to this view!
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And going to sleep to this one! At the Mile High Campground, you're not looking UP at the mountains. No, you're looking over the mountaintops at the magical layers you can only see from higher elevations.
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The Mile High Campground has been around since 1998 and offers a rustic and primitive camping experience.
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Their camper sites can accommodate campers up to 25 feet, but there are no hookups. And with views like these, who cares?
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If the mountains are calling you, then this is the place to go.
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Think about sightseeing from inside your tent. Depending upon the side of the campground you're on, you can either watch the sun rise or set with the gorgeous mountains as a backdrop from beside your campfire, or even from inside your tent!
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If you're like me, then you find camping is one of the best ways to unplug and relax. There's nothing like the smell of bacon cooking over an open fire in the morning! Except watching the bacon cook with this breathtaking view!
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Be sure to keep an eye out while you're here for the natives that like to call the place home!
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Another thing to mention: the campground does have clean bathrooms with hot showers, as well as three restroom facilities.
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We recommend you make reservations as early as possible. As you can imagine, this hidden paradise is quite popular! You can call to make reservations beginning May 1, at (828)-269-2945. Reservations are accepted up to a year in advance.
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Mile High Campground is located near Cherokee, North Carolina. The website says you shouldn't rely on GPS or your car's navigation to get you there. Your best bet is to use the turn-by-tun directions found on their map. If you want to see the views from your campsite before you book, you can check them out at this link.

A wealth of information can be found on their official website.

Mile High Campground
BIA Highway 407
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828)-269-2945

 

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