U.S. Forest Service · National Forests in North Carolina

Mortimer Campground

Mortimer Campground is a small campground nestled within the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor south of Grandfather Mountain. Located at the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, the 17-site campground is surrounded by lush forests, gentle streams, and a large scenic river popular for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Visitors to the campground can enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, swimming, day hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, picnicking, and scenic driving. Swimming holes along Thorps Creek provide wading opportunities on hot summer days.

Reservable17 sites

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Campsites

Tent-only	16
Group tent areas	1
Total	17

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedRVs & trailersTents

Fees: $20.00 per night per campsite. $30.00 for group site (12G).

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.