Briar Bottom Group Campground

About this site

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. 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. 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. 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. Additional Info: 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. This facility is located within a bear sanctuary; keep all food out of site in containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle.

Amenities & access

Contact

• 828-675-5616
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233947

Location

35.747267, -82.225261