Briar Bottom Campground in NC -- Campground & RV Camping

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Briar Bottom Campground in NC

CampgroundUSFS

11 mi from Black Mountain

7.6 mi off US 70 (straight line)

Maps Reviews 3,035 ft

Campground closed

Closed due to storm damage

Official website ↗

Open 4/14-10/30
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
No drinking waterNo toilets

Setting

Some privacy

Briar Bottom Group Campground is located in Pisgah National Forest near Burnsville, North Carolina, alongside the South Toe River and beneath Mt. Mitchell. Six group sites each accommodate up to 50 people. Currently closed due to storm damage and expected to remain closed through 2025. Normally operates April 14–October 30 with reservations through Recreation.gov.

  • Moderately separated here.
  • Flynn Ridge stands 1,053 ft above the map pin, 0.6 miles west.
  • South Toe River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Closure: Closed.
  • Reservation: Reservation required.

Climate averages

October normals 42–66°F, 4.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Starlink Radar

Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 4 of 100.

Tree cover90%30m sat. est.