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
3
Openings · last 90 days
224
224 openings were recorded here, but they arrived across only 4 days — 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 6 monitored sites
Of the 1,098 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 194 open for online reservation · 4 reserved · 900 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
82.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 194 of 1,098 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online82.3%
Open site-nights194 / 1,098
Reserved (of online inventory)4 / 198
Weekday openings108
Weekend openings86
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 108 fall on weekdays and 86 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 174 tracked site-nights are open there — 174 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
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. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| ASH | 33 |
| LAUREL | 33 |
| POPLAR | 33 |
| RED OAK | 33 |
| DOGWOOD | 31 |
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.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Apr 1, 2027
Next open weekendFri · Apr 2, 2027
November0 of 174 · unavailable
The next bookable night is Apr 1, 2027; the first open weekend starts Apr 2, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
194 open site-nights across 6 sites at Briar Bottom Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 8 2-night, 6 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 1, 2027 at site ASH.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASH | Not recorded | None | 33 | 33 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +21 more |
| LAUREL | Not recorded | None | 33 | 33 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +21 more |
| POPLAR | Not recorded | None | 33 | 33 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +21 more |
| RED OAK | Not recorded | None | 33 | 33 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +21 more |
| DOGWOOD | Not recorded | None | 31 | 29 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +19 more |
| MAPLE | Not recorded | None | 31 | 29 nights | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +19 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. 82.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 194 of 1,098 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 224 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 224 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?
6 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 1, 2027 at site ASH. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Briar Bottom Group Campground?
April 2027, with 178 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 180.
When is the next open date at Briar Bottom Group Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Apr 1, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Apr 2, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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