12 Jun 2015 NC Great Smoky Mountains National Park Balsam Mountain Campground

5300′, cool, rhodedrons, mountain laurel, azaleas.  Visited Mingus grist mill and mountain farm museum. So green, so vibrant. Most of park visitors are in the TN (north) side. We were lucky to stay in two uncrowded campgrounds – uncrowded because they are out of the way.