Briar Bottom Group Campground

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50 BLACK MOUNTAIN CG ROAD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714

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.

Camp site features

Across 6 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 6 sites
Picnic table: all 6 sites
Pets allowed: all 6 sites
ADA accessible: all 6 sites
Group sites: all 6 sites
Largest party: 30 people
Equipment: Tent

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

21 reviews

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Douglas D

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Wonderful time! Black Mountain staff and Briar Bottom host were all so friendly and helpful to make sure we had a good time.

Brenda H

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Reviewed 2 years ago

My family stays 1 week each year at briar bottom in July. This year as always we had an amazing time. I will say the host this year were friendlier than the last few years. The host in Broar Bottom(Tim...I believe I'm remembering correct) was on top of things. He made sure the restrooms were clean to the best of his ability although a large messy group did stay for a few days while we were there he did his best to keep up.

Joseph P

Loop:Ash

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Beautiful location with good facilities.

Linda B

Loop:Dogw

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Campsite was beautiful. Camp hosts at Briar Bottom were great. However, the bathroom situation was very unpleasant. Toilets didn't flush, faucets leaked, floors were constantly wet. On our third day there was no water at all. Camp host was unable to tell us if or when water would be back on. So we left early. Unfortunate since it was a beautiful day.

Susan G

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Reviewed 3 years ago

We have camped at black mtn/briar bottom campground for the last 13 years and camp in various campgrounds often. This was the worst experience in a campground we’ve ever had. We were in the group site Maple. There was a group of ~100 people in the back 2 sites. They were loud & disrespectful of our privacy. From shooting guns, playing volleyball next to our site until 9:00 pm (screaming the entire time), playing loud music past midnight, driving a loud truck around past 1 am. Hanging in the field talking loudly past 11pm, shining lights at our tents. The list goes on and on. Very dissatisfied and disappointed in this campground and trip.

Oscar B

Loop:Mapl

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Great for group camping. Nice walking trail next to campsite.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 3% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.