Briar Bottom Group Campground
Briar Bottom Group Campground is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.75278, -82.22139
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Climbing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828 675-5616
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Briar Bottom Group Campground
Overview Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. The campground sits at the base of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, in Pisgah National Forest. Recreation With the South Toe River located near the campground, visitors will have no shortage of things to do, including picnicking, day hiking, scenic driving and trout fishing. Hikers will be pleased with a variety of trails from which to choose, including a leisurely half-mile walk through the forest or a challenging 5.6-mile hike up Mt. Mitchell. The adjacent Black Mountain Campground has a playing field, volleyball courts and horseshoe pit available. Facilities The facility has six separate campsites; each can accommodate up to 30 people. Sites are organized around a single loop with individual parking spurs, providing plenty of space for tents. The campground is equipped with flush toilets and campers can use showers at the adjacent Black Mountain Campground. A campground host is available for visitor assistance. Natural Features The campground sits at an elevation of 3,040 feet. The 6,684-foot Mt. Mitchell towers over the area, with several other high peaks of the Black Mountains nearby. The lush forest in this part of the Appalachian Mountains is rich with wildlife, plants and scenery. Nearby Attractions Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mi
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 30 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 22 designated routes (39 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Black Mountain Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Briar Bottom Group Camp | National forest group campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Briar Bottom Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Commissary Hill Backcountry Campsite | Free campsite | 1.9 mi | Free | — |
| BPW | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.