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Briar Bottom Group Campground

National Forests in North Carolina

🏕️ CampgroundPisgah NF / AshevilleNorth Carolina⭐ 4.6 (21)
Briar Bottom Group Campground
🟢 3 open windows as of Oct 18 — soonest Fri Oct 23–Mon Oct 26
Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 6 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Briar Bottom Group Campground in North Carolina has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 23–Mon Oct 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 MAPL #MAPLE, 👥 POPL #POPLAR
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 LAUR #LAUREL, 👥 ROAK #RED OAK
Mon Oct 26 – Thu Oct 293 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 DOGW #DOGWOOD

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite MAPL #MAPLE — Maple
Site MAPL #MAPLE · MapleUSFS
Campsite MAPL #MAPLE — Maple
Site MAPL #MAPLE · MapleUSFS
Campsite POPL #POPLAR — Poplar
Site POPL #POPLAR · PoplarUSFS
Campsite POPL #POPLAR — Poplar
Site POPL #POPLAR · PoplarUSFS
Campsite LAUR #LAUREL — Laurel
Site LAUR #LAUREL · LaurelUSFS
Campsite LAUR #LAUREL — Laurel
Site LAUR #LAUREL · LaurelUSFS
Campsite ROAK #RED OAK — RO7
Site ROAK #RED OAK · RO7USFS
Campsite ROAK #RED OAK — RO6
Site ROAK #RED OAK · RO6USFS
Campsite DOGW #DOGWOOD — Dogwood 1
Site DOGW #DOGWOOD · Dogwood 1USFS
Campsite DOGW #DOGWOOD — Dogwood
Site DOGW #DOGWOOD · DogwoodUSfs
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 9.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger9.1 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America9.1 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger20.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Briar Bottom Group Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site💵 $125/nightGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.6★★★★★21 ratings
5★17
4★2
3★0
2★2
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.3/4
Verizon0.3/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Briar Bottom Group Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Briar Bottom Group Campground?

Briar Bottom Group Campground in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Briar Bottom Group Campground?

Campsite fees at Briar Bottom Group Campground run about $125/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Briar Bottom Group Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Briar Bottom Group Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Briar Bottom Group Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Briar Bottom Group Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Briar Bottom Group Campground a good campground?

Briar Bottom Group Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 21 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Briar Bottom Group Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Briar Bottom Group Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 7 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Briar Bottom Group Campground located?

Briar Bottom Group Campground is located in Pisgah NF / Asheville, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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