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Briar Bottom Group Campground

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About Briar Bottom Group Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 6

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 30

Sites & Availability

6 Sites Available

Site
Price
ASH, Loop: ASH
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$125.00
/ per night
DOGWOOD, Loop: DOGW
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$125.00
/ per night
LAUREL, Loop: LAUR
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$125.00
/ per night
MAPLE, Loop: MAPL
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$125.00
/ per night
POPLAR, Loop: POPL
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$125.00
/ per night
RED OAK, Loop: ROAK
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$125.00
/ per night

Reviews (21)

What Guests Are Saying

Briar Bottom Group Campground offers a beautiful location and friendly staff, contributing to enjoyable family experiences. Camp hosts, particularly Tim, were attentive and kept facilities as clean as possible despite challenges. However, some guests reported issues with the bathroom facilities, including plumbing problems and a lack of water during their stay.

Review Summary

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Mariana C

Verified

November 17, 2021 Stayed at: DOGWOOD, Loop: DOGW

5

Beautiful place! Had a wonderful time. No mobile reception but that’s great to just be able to enjoy nature. The site was very spacious, & facilities clean. We will definitely be coming again!

Jerry R

Verified

October 10, 2021 Stayed at: POPLAR, Loop: POPL

5

Excellent Staff

David O

Verified

August 2, 2021 Stayed at: MAPLE, Loop: MAPL

5

Cleanest restrooms and showers at a campground.

Matthew H

Verified

November 12, 2020 Stayed at: MAPLE, Loop: MAPL

5

Thank you for a great weekend in the mountains!

Matthew H

Verified

November 12, 2020 Stayed at: DOGWOOD, Loop: DOGW

5

Thank you for a great weekend in the mountains!

Joel J

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: RED OAK, Loop: ROAK

5

Beautiful campground. Bathrooms were kept clean.

Brenda H

Verified

September 3, 2020 Stayed at: ASH, Loop: ASH

5

Always the best time here!!! Nice host clean facilities

Gerard S

Verified

August 6, 2020 Stayed at: LAUREL, Loop: LAUR

5

Bathroom exceptionally clean. Great time!

Danny G

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January 22, 2020 Stayed at: DOGWOOD, Loop: DOGW

5

Great campground and great hosts, we take a youth group here every year

Elizabeth H

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: MAPLE, Loop: MAPL

5

We camped with a church group as we have for many years. We had a great experience and enjoyed our stay there.

Location Briar Bottom Group Campground

Address:
50 Black Mountain Cg Road
Burnsville, NC, 28714
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.7528 / -82.2214

Elevation: 918 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

This is a tent-only campground; no wheeled camping units or RVs permitted

General

Campground open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; notify campground of late arrivals by calling 828-675-5616

General

Campers must enter through Black Mountain Campground to reach this facility

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No public address systems are allowed

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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

General

This campground is managed by the Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association

General

Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina

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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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