Can you reserve a site at Briar Bottom Group Campground?

Yes, Briar Bottom Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Briar Bottom Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Briar Bottom Group Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Briar Bottom Group Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Briar Bottom Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Briar Bottom Group Campground, North Carolina — 6 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: April 14 – Oct 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
6 bookable sites
6 accessible sites
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: ASH, DOGW, LAUR, MAPL, POPL, ROAK

Site types

6 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

6 campsites at Briar Bottom Group Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ASH	ASH	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30	♿ 🐾
DOGWOOD	DOGW	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30	♿ 🐾
LAUREL	LAUR	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30	♿ 🐾
MAPLE	MAPL	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30	♿ 🐾
POPLAR	POPL	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30	♿ 🐾
RED OAK	ROAK	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30	♿ 🐾

Getting there

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.

35.75278, -82.22139 · 35°45'10.0"N 82°13'17.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 67°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	36	41	50	58	64	67	66	61	54	45	38
Low °F	17	19	24	32	41	49	52	51	46	37	28	21
Precip in	7.5	5.6	7.2	6.5	6.1	5.5	6.9	7.7	8.8	6.3	6.2	6.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Briar Bottom Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Briar Bottom Group Campground?: Yes, Briar Bottom Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Briar Bottom Group Campground have?: 6 sites.
Are pets allowed at Briar Bottom Group Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Briar Bottom Group Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Briar Bottom Group Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Briar Bottom Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Briar Bottom Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Briar Bottom Group Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

This is a reservation only campsite. Reservations and customer service questions are through Recreation.Gov at the link below: Briar Bottom Campsite

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Briar Bottom Group Campground

Black Mountain Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Curtis Creek Campground (NC) 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pisgah National Forest 8.1 mi · Facility
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (Milepost 364) 9.6 mi · Facility
Catawba Falls 9.6 mi · Facility
Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center 11.8 mi · Visitor Center
Museum of North Carolina Minerals (Milepost 331) 11.8 mi · Facility
Grandfather Ranger District 18 mi · Facility
Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) 18.3 mi · Facility
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) 19.7 mi · Facility
The Omni Grove Park Inn 20.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Briar Bottom Group Campground