Briar Bottom Group Campground
National Forests in North Carolina — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: BURNSVILLE, NC, NC
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The facility has six separate campsites; each can accommodate up to 30 people.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing
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Briar Bottom Group Campground sits at the base of Mt. Mitchell in Pisgah National Forest with easy access to hiking trails and the South Toe River for trout fishing. The campground offers mountain scenery and a variety of recreational activities including day hiking and scenic driving.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Timber Rattlesnake present in the area within 8km of campground
Insider tips for Briar Bottom Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand South Toe River nearby offers trout fishing opportunities Located at the base of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River
Skip Briar Bottom Group Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at this campground. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You need more than 6 total sites - very limited capacity.
Best time to visit Briar Bottom Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Black Mountain Campground (Burnsville, NC), Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area (BURNSVILLE, NC), Curtis Creek Campground (Nc) (Nebo, NC), Linville Falls Campground (Asheville, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Briar Bottom Group Campground
Cell signal at Briar Bottom Group Campground (BURNSVILLE, NC): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The facility has six separate campsites; each can accommodate up to 30 people.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
South Toe River nearby offers trout fishing opportunities
Located at the base of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in North Carolina fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests in North Carolina before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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