Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233947
When Briar Bottom Group Campground reopens
Briar Bottom Group Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
222
Openings · last 90 days
222
222 openings were recorded here, but they arrived across only 1 day — a burst, not a rhythm, so there is no reliable weekly pattern to show. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 23, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 6 monitored sites
Of the 1,068 tracked site-nights (Sep 23, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 213 open for online reservation · 15 reserved · 6 closed · 834 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
80.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 213 of 1,068 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 23, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online80.1%
Open site-nights213 / 1,068
Reserved (of online inventory)15 / 228
Weekday openings131
Weekend openings82
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 131 fall on weekdays and 82 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 180 tracked site-nights are open there — 180 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| RED OAK | 38 |
| ASH | 36 |
| DOGWOOD | 36 |
| POPLAR | 36 |
| LAUREL | 34 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Sep 23. That is about 5 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Sep 23 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Sep 23 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
213 open site-nights across 6 sites at Briar Bottom Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 13 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site RED OAK.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED OAK | Not recorded | None | 38 | 38 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +26 more |
| ASH | Not recorded | None | 36 | 30 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +24 more |
| DOGWOOD | Not recorded | None | 36 | 23 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +24 more |
| POPLAR | Not recorded | None | 36 | 20 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +24 more |
| LAUREL | Not recorded | None | 34 | 20 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +22 more |
| MAPLE | Not recorded | None | 33 | 20 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +21 more |
About Briar Bottom Group Campground
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.
6 monitored sitesNo hookups6 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 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.
50 Black Mountain Cg Road, Burnsville, NC 28714828 675-5616
BikingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsWater Sports
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Briar Bottom Group Campground?
Reservations for Briar Bottom Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 80.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 213 of 1,068 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 222 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Briar Bottom Group Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 222 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Briar Bottom Group Campground?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 23 at site RED OAK. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Briar Bottom Group Campground?
October 2026, with 165 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 186.
When is the next open date at Briar Bottom Group Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Briar Bottom Group Campground begins Sep 23 — about 5 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Sep 23.
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