Weekend availability at Briar Bottom Group Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 9:14 AM PT- Fri, Sep 25Open5/6 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open4/6 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Limited2/6 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open5/6 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open5/6 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Briar Bottom Group Campground?
as of September 18Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Briar Bottom Group Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 6
About this 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 Mitchell State Park.
Getting there
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-26 west to exit 9 onto 19 east toward Burnsville. Follow 19 to Micaville and turn right onto Highway 80. Continue south approximately 12-14 miles to Mount Mitchell Golf Course. Turn right on South Toe River Road and follow signs to Black Mountain Campground. Campers must enter through the main gate at Black Mountain Campground to get to Briar Bottom.
Activities
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
- CAMPING
- CLIMBING
- BIKING
- DAY USE AREA
- WATER SPORTS
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HIKING
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Black Mountain CampgroundNational Forests in North Carolina0 mi
- Carolina Hemlocks Rec AreaNational Forests in North Carolina4 mi
- Curtis Creek AreaNational Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Curtis Creek CampgroundNational Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)National Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Old Fort Picnic AreaNational Forests in North Carolina8 mi
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