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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.
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.
The facility has six separate campsites; each can accommodate up to 50 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.
Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.
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.
Thank you Kevin and Candie for being such great camp host. Kevin went the extra mile to make sure my cousin and I had a great spot, site 15 was peaceful with the sounds of the creek. The restrooms and showers were clean. Kevin and Candie were attentive, friendly host and checked in on campers to see if they needed anything. The campground is beautiful. Easy access to Mount Mitchell trail head.
This campground is a amazing! The campsites are a good distance from each other and it has easy access to the Mt. Mitchel hike. We also saw 3 bears! Call that a nice wild immersion!
Great camping and hiking. Wonderful camp hosts, Candy and Kevin, who went above and beyond to help us when we had car trouble (dead battery, low tire pressure). Shout out to Kevin who promptly and capably fixed these issues. He was prepared and knowledgeable. We always enjoy camping here.
Spent a few nights here camping and it was very peaceful, even in the rain. The campsite hosts showers/bathrooms and each campsite has a fire pit to have your own private campfire’s. As always, be aware of bears as they will smell your food from miles away. So, make sure you put away all of your food back into your vehicle to be safe, no one wants to wake up to a black bear rummaging through your belongings. Enjoy the camping! It’s a great place to bring your family.
1 1/2 year update. Came back with my wife, brother and sister and had a great experience again. Very peaceful and calm. Very remote campground in the Pisgah National Forest. Would always recommend to anyone looking to really get away deep into the forest.
Our stay at Black Mountain Campground was one of the best camping trips we've ever had. The campground we originally booked a site with closed unexpectedly and the folks at Black Mountain were so friendly and accommodating. The swimming hole and hiking trails were great, and the camp hosts were all so personable and helpful! Our kids loved making friends in the big field, which was also amazing for stargazing!
