RV Rental Black Mountain, NC

When you book an RV in Black Mountain, you won’t be disappointed by the mystifying forests and ancient mountain ranges that surround the area. This often visited and highly popular region has a vast array of spectacular parks and natural areas, like Chimney Rock State Park just several miles south of town. Chimney Rock State Park is named for its chimney-shaped rock formation, a large granite monolith that is climbable and hike-able. Reaching the top of this impressive natural feature provides guests with panoramic views of the fertile valley below it. A network of nature trails is intertwined within the woods around Chimney Rock, giving guests ample space to discover the mysteries of the forest. Be sure to hike to Hickory Nut Falls or the Gneiss Caves for some added fun.

Grandfather Mountain State Park is north of Black Mountain, with dozens of other reasons to bring your Black Mountain campervan rental to its fabulous forests. The park contains Grandfather Mountain, the highest peak in the Blue Ridge escarpment, and the highest swinging bridge in the country. Hiking and camping are allowed at the park, although this is only an option for backcountry tent camping. Grandfather Mountain State Park is sandwiched between Pisgah National Forest and Cherokee National Forest in a particularly lovely region rich with natural beauty. Pisgah National Forest has thousands of acres teeming with old-growth forest, and you can trek through these wilderness areas on foot or opt to bike, rock climb, go fishing, or camp anywhere you see fit in the sprawling forest. Cherokee National Forest spans portions of both North Carolina and the neighboring state of Tennessee, giving you even more options to consider.

If you don’t mind hopping over the border into Tennessee, you can visit the most popular national park in the entire United States. Great Smoky Mountains National Park draws in over eleven million people per year, thanks to its unparalleled beauty, great location, and first-rate facilities. Chief among these facilities is the jaw-dropping observation deck that offers unbeatable views of the mountains. The park also contains part of the Appalachian Trail, a 2,000-mile trail that carves through the eastern United States, used for long-distance trekking. Along with this legendary trail, you can explore a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site or camp in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains themselves using your Black Mountain campervan rental.

There are a variety of places to park the travel trailer rental near Black Mountain. Mountain Stream RV Park is one of the places you might consider when looking for a place to stay for the night. There are basketball courts, a fishing creek, and high-speed internet on-site.

Buck Creek RV Park is another place to check out, truly peaceful and serene in every way. There is also a swimming creek with multiple swimming areas along the side of the park, as well as fishing spots too.

Asheville East KOA is quite close to the city, yet still close to the parks and forests that you are seeking. There is a snack bar on site, bicycle rentals for guests, a pet park, and a swimming pool to keep cool during the hot and humid summers.

While in town taking a break from the woods, you can pass the time in any number of ways. Navigating through the downtown and the peaceful Black Mountain Town Square will make you feel glad you decided to rent an RV in such an idyllic little community. There are lots of shops, art galleries, bars, and museums in this pleasant village, so deciding what to do is half the fun. There are a few art galleries you can peruse while looking to buy original artwork from local artists. You don’t need to purchase anything to visit, however, and there is a curator to answer any questions you might have.

Continuing with the art theme, Black Mountain Center for the Arts is housed in a converted government building. You can take a yoga class, see some locally made art, see some handmade jewelry, or catch a live performance at the Front Porch Theatre which often puts on theatrical productions.

Swannanoa Valley Museum has been open for over 30 years, open all summer and by appointment only in the wintertime. When you visit this trusted and fascinating historical resource, you can learn a great deal about the valley and the town, from the natives who called it home to the first pioneers to descend on the area and build the first frontiers settlements. Rafael Guastavino is also honored in the museum, a famed Spanish architect who called Black Mountain his home for his twilight years. Tour through and see some old artifacts and antiques in this gorgeous brick building which is a work of art in its own right.