Facility Details - BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND, NC

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.

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.

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 50 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 coin-operated showers at the adjacent Black Mountain Campground. A campground host is available for visitor assistance.

Nearby Attractions:

Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Biking Birding Campfire Circles Drinking Water Educational Programs Firewood Fishing Flush Toilets Grills Group Camping	Group Fire Ring Hiking Horseshoe Pit Host Mountain Biking Picnic Shelters River Access Rock Climbing Trash Collection
Within 10 Miles
Amphitheater Convenience Stores Dump Station	General Store Horseback Riding Tubing

Know Before You Go

This is a tent-only campground; no wheeled camping units or RVs permitted
Campground open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; notify campground of late arrivals by calling 828-675-5616
Campers must enter through Black Mountain Campground to reach this facility
Daily fees are for up to 50 people and 10 vehicles per site
No public address systems are allowed
This facility is located within a bear sanctuary; keep all food out of site in containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle, secure trash in provided bins and remove all food from area after eating
This campground is managed by the Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association
Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.75278, -82.22139
35°45'10"N, 82°13'17"W

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.