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Mortimer Campground
Area Status: Open
RV and tent camping, campground host on site. Flush toilets and shower are available. Picnic shelter on site. Seventeen RESERVATION ONLY sites are available at Mortimer Campground.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 2022 UPDATE:: Mortimer Campground is now reservation only through www.recreation.gov |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | Reservation only through www.recreation.gov |
| Permit Info: | Self service fee station onsite. |
| Open Season: | March 31 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Edgemont, Lenoir |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Flush |
General Information
General Notes:Grandfather Ranger District
109 Lawing Drive
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-2144
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Alerts & Warnings
- Moss Knob and Dirty John Shooting Ranges temporary closure
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest
Quick Links
- Recreation Reservations
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FY2020 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2019 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2018 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2017 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY16 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY15 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY14 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
- Recreation Outfitters & Guides
Location
Latitude :
35.991078
Longitude :
-81.761275