Briar Bottom Group Campground, Burnsville, NC

Briar Bottom Group Campground is located in the Appalachian Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 16 min northeast of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 3,010 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $100.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.

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Campsite Reviews (28)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		86%
4 star		7%
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@DouglasD792204 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #ASH

Wonderful time! Black Mountain staff and Briar Bottom host were all so friendly and helpful to make sure we had a good time.

@BrendaH4470960 · Camped on Jul 20, 2024 at Campsite #DOG

My family stays 1 week each year at briar bottom in July. This year as always we had an amazing time. I will say the host this year were friendlier than the last few years. The host in Broar Bottom(Tim...I believe I'm remembering correct) was on top of things. He made sure the restrooms were clean to the best of his ability although a large messy group did stay for a few days while we were there he did his best to keep up.

@LindaB8903771 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #DOG

Campsite was beautiful. Camp hosts at Briar Bottom were great. However, the bathroom situation was very unpleasant. Toilets didn't flush, faucets leaked, floors were constantly wet. On our third day there was no water at all. Camp host was unable to tell us if or when water would be back on. So we left early. Unfortunate since it was a beautiful day.

@JosephP4482456 · Camped on Jun 4, 2024 at Campsite #ASH

Beautiful location with good facilities.

@SusanG3849669 · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #MAP

We have camped at black mtn/briar bottom campground for the last 13 years and camp in various campgrounds often. This was the worst experience in a campground we’ve ever had. We were in the group site Maple. There was a group of ~100 people in the back 2 sites. They were loud & disrespectful of our privacy. From shooting guns, playing volleyball next to our site until 9:00 pm (screaming the entire time), playing loud music past midnight, driving a loud truck around past 1 am. Hanging in the field talking loudly past 11pm, shining lights at our tents. The list goes on and on. Very dissatisfied and disappointed in this campground and trip.

@OscarBC6A49171 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #MAP

Great for group camping. Nice walking trail next to campsite.

@AshleyL3A7B66D · Camped on May 12, 2023 at Campsite #DOG

We always love our camping trips to Briar Bottom! It's a "happy place" for my children and me, and our friends who join us. It's perfect for family-friendly hiking, splashing in the river, trail running, and unplugging with people you love.

@JasperL2005490 · Camped on Sep 15, 2022 at Campsite #MAP

Love this part of NC. The campground is excellent. The new port-o-johns are a hit at Maples.

@LauraS4657948 · Camped on Jun 4, 2022 at Campsite #ASH

We had a wonderful time at Briar Bottom. The restrooms were clean. The staff was very responsive if we had a need or question. The campsite was very nice. We hiked up Mt. Mitchell so our location was perfect. There are so many wonderful trails near Briar Bottom the we only hiked the Mt. Mitchell Trail & the Setrock Falls trail. Leaving more for next time. Loved having the pavillion. Highly recommend Crabtree Falls, Setrock Falls & Roaring falls trails. Setrock & Roaring Fork are gentle. Elevation change with Crabtree. Be sure to research them before you set out. Mt Mitchell Trail is not for beginners. 3600+ feet in elevation gain in 5.6 miles. You need to be prepared with fitness, water & food. Hiking poles highly recommended. To enhance your enjoyment - take the pressure off & put a vehicle at the top at Mt. Mitchell State Park. You can do this the night before - be sure to fill out a registration form & leave it in the vehicle - it is free. This allows you to take your time hiking up - if you do it & have time - then sure hike back down - but knowing you don't have to hike back down allows you to enjoy the journey of getting there. Happy Trails - and thank you to the wonderful staff at Briar Bottom, Black Mountain Campgrounds & Mt. Mitchell State Park - and the volunteer trail maintainers!!

@SteedmanL61869 · Camped on May 20, 2022 at Campsite #POP

Group campground in the mountains.

@MarianaC480559 · Camped on Oct 29, 2021 at Campsite #DOG

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!

@MarianaC277 · Camped on Oct 29, 2021 at Campsite #DOG

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!

@JerryR784 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #POP

Excellent Staff

@JerryR8700362 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #POP

Excellent Staff

@DavidO4885909 · Camped on Jul 25, 2021 at Campsite #MAP

Cleanest restrooms and showers at a campground.

@DavidO675 · Camped on Jul 25, 2021 at Campsite #MAP

Cleanest restrooms and showers at a campground.

@JoelJ9223194 · Camped on Aug 27, 2020 at Campsite #RED

Beautiful campground. Bathrooms were kept clean.

@JoelJ177 · Camped on Aug 27, 2020 at Campsite #RED

Beautiful campground. Bathrooms were kept clean.

@MatthewH317 · Camped on Aug 7, 2020 at Campsite #DOG

Thank you for a great weekend in the mountains!

@MatthewH317 · Camped on Aug 7, 2020 at Campsite #MAP

Thank you for a great weekend in the mountains!

@MatthewH260473 · Camped on Aug 7, 2020 at Campsite #DOG

Thank you for a great weekend in the mountains!

@MatthewH260473 · Camped on Aug 7, 2020 at Campsite #MAP

Thank you for a great weekend in the mountains!

@GerardS414 · Camped on Jul 27, 2020 at Campsite #LAU

Bathroom exceptionally clean. Great time!

@BrendaH830 · Camped on Jul 18, 2020 at Campsite #ASH

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

@BrendaH4470960 · Camped on Jul 18, 2020 at Campsite #ASH

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

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