Briar Bottom Group Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 6
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASH | ASH | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | yes |
| DOGW | DOGWOOD | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | yes |
| LAUR | LAUREL | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | yes |
| MAPL | MAPLE | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | yes |
| POPL | POPLAR | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | yes |
| ROAK | RED OAK | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | yes |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in NC-11. This member’s public-lands record →