Mount Pisgah
Candler, NC
A 5,721-foot summit beside the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 407, climbed by a steep trail of about 1.5 miles to a platform with views over Pisgah National Forest. The Parkway here closes in snow and ice.
Mount Pisgah is a mountain in Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, reached from the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 408. The summit stands at 5,721 feet (1,744 m). At the top is a wooden observation deck about 20 feet (6 m) across with roughly 250 degrees of view, partly blocked by a 339-foot (103 m) television tower beside it.
The summit trail starts from a parking lot at milepost 408; according to SummitPost no fees or permits are required. Nearby are the Mount Pisgah Inn, which at over 5,000 feet is regarded as the highest lodging on the Parkway and usually open April to October, and a seasonal campground with 126 sites. There is no visitor center here.
The mountain belonged to George Washington Vanderbilt from the late 1890s; in 1911 the US Forest Service bought about 80,000 acres, including the mountain, from his widow. In winter the National Park Service closes icy Parkway sections, so check the current status beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Candler, NC
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 35.4038, -82.7488
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Mount Pisgah Campground - Milepost 408.6Campsite0 mi from Mount Pisgah · 70 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- Davidson River CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Mount Pisgah · 144 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Sunburst CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Mount Pisgah · 9 pitchesDrinking water
- French Broad River CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Mount PisgahTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Gorges State Park CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Mount PisgahTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Cataloochee CampgroundCampsite25 mi from Mount PisgahTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mount Pisgah?
Mount Pisgah is in Candler, NC, at GPS 35.4038, -82.7488. It is about 12 mi from Brevard.
Can you camp near Mount Pisgah?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mount Pisgah Campground - Milepost 408.6, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 66 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mount Pisgah?
Mount Pisgah is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pisgah National Forest: the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway.
What is there to see near Mount Pisgah?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cradle of Forestry in America (4 mi), Sliding Rock (7 mi), Looking Glass Falls (8 mi) and Graveyard Fields (8 mi).
When is the best time to visit Mount Pisgah?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)