Black Mountain / South Toe River Area
Federal / Recreation.gov
The South Toe River area is on the Appalachian Ranger District near Burnsville, NC. This area includes the Black Mountains, the Blue Ridge, and the headwaters of the South Toe River. The Black Mountains, capped with a forest of red spruce and Fraser fir, are named for the resulting dark color. Along the South Toe River, you can camp, picnic, fish, swim, tube, bike, and horseback ride.
Location
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35.28330, -82.72184
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:49 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Brevard, NC.
Today
68°F
Sunny
wind 1 mph
Tonight
43°F
Mostly Clear
wind 1 mph
Tuesday
69°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Tuesday Night
43°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Wednesday
65°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday Night
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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