Date: 5/9/26 5:37 am From: Jamie Adams (via carolinabirds Mailing List) <carolinabirds...> Subject: Re: Birding Mt. Mitchell - Where to Camp, or stay cheaply?
If you're willing to hike to your camping spot, there are primitive camping spots on the Commissary Hill trail which I have camped at and enjoyed. Its free, quiet and beautiful.
> On May 7, 2026, at 11:20 AM, Jim G (via carolinabirds Mailing List) <carolinabirds...> wrote:
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> Good Morning Birders,
>
> I am a resident of the Outer Banks and looking to bird around Mt. Mithcell for three days starting June 11.
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> I am having a tough time finding available campsites and am now curious to see if you all have suggestions on where to stay cheaply.
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> Perhaps you have suggestions on the following:
> 1. Private campgrounds in the vicinity
> 2. Inexpensive motels nearby.
> 3. Even perhaps a private residence where I could pitch a tent in the backyard, and be very little hassle.
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> Ultimately, just looking for a place to sleep, given I want to be outside birding and hiking most of the trip.
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> I appreciate any insight, and thank you,
>
>
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> Jim Gould
> 1-804-731-1353 (mobile)
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