Site 09 of 17 at Cardinal Mountain Campground

Katahdin 9

Katahdin 9 has one of the best views on the mountain: a cleared opening to the north that runs out over 40 miles toward Balsam. It sits high on the mountain, with room for two vehicles and space enough for two groups to camp together.

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A tent and two camp chairs on the deck at Katahdin 9, Cardinal Mountain Campground near Franklin NC, with the ridges beyond the open edge of the site — Katahdin 9, looking out over the ridges

The tent deck at Katahdin 9, Cardinal Mountain Campground, with the cleared opening beyond it — The deck, with the opening just past it

The rutted dirt track climbing to Katahdin 9 at Cardinal Mountain Campground, with the tent deck at the top — The last of the climb up to the site

The open view north from Katahdin 9, Cardinal Mountain Campground, toward the Balsam range — The opening north — 40+ miles toward Balsam on a clear day

Campers on the deck at Katahdin 9, Cardinal Mountain Campground, with a vehicle parked alongside — Room for two vehicles, parked right at the deck

Availability

When this site is free

If the dates you want are taken here, try another site — there are 16 on the mountain and one of them is very often free when this one isn’t. Browse them all.

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Site details

Site number	09 of 17
Tent deck	Four decks, 16 x 16
Vehicles	Up to 20 feet. Suits tents, cars, and shorter vans such as a 136" ProMaster or a 144" Sprinter.
Access	High up the mountain, at the top of the climb.
Elevation	2,520 ft
View	Cleared open view north toward Balsam — 40+ miles on a clear day
Sun	Trees to the east hold off the early sun; open overhead for a good amount of midday sun
Parking	Two vehicles in the driveway, and room on site for two groups
Water	Well water at the site
Spacing	150 feet to Rockies 7, the nearest site.
Hookups	None — come self-contained
Fire	Fire ring provided, on-property firewood only
Grill	Charcoal grill at the site
Notes	One of our best views. Room for two groups.

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