TLDR: campground closed, parking lot open…read more The campground itself is closed. Likely until further notice due to damage from the hurricane. That being said, it still has a small, well-kept parking area where you can park if you are looking to hike up to Mt Mitchell. My partner and I did this recently one Saturday. We got to the parking lot by 6am and were the only ones there. By the time we returned, a little after noon, it was jam packed. Perfect spot if you can get in early enough!

Since my wife and I eloped in May (in gorgeous Hocking Hills) we wanted a camping weekend with our…read morebest buds. Being NC natives naturally we headed for the mountains. It was the high capacity (50 ppl and 10 cars), with flush toilets, shelters, and no outright policy against alcohol that sold me on the cradle​ of forestry campground, Briar Bottom located in the Black Mountain Campground. We camped one night at Red Oak. We had booked for two but, sometimes when you camp at the tail if the season (end of October) in the shadows of Mount Mitchell you aren't guaranteed the prettiest of weather. Getting here on those mountain roads was quite the adventure. Bring printed directions as you're going to loose cell service the closer you get. If you're headed to the group camp just turn into the camp ground, and proceed left. You'll go for quite a way but once you've reached the ford you're pretty much there. Yep, you've got to cross a creek running down the mountain side. It's tile bottomed so there's not too much to worry about. There were 8 of us that camped and it was pretty much a cold downpour (36 degrees) from when we arrived so it was a huge bonus that all the sites have shelters with space to put together tents, and put on those rainflys before staking them down. Having two picnic tables were great because they were under the shelters too. All in all I'll totally come back when I'm visiting my home state and I need a beautiful place to camp at a reasonable cost.

Beautiful place. We loved it! Would definitely come back. Staff friendly and efficient. Place is…read morewonderfully maintained in a forest environment.

Web site states they close at 6:00 I called at 4:30 asking if any spots were available arrival time…read morewas 5, she stated they close at 5 and they will not accommodate us. She told me to come back in the morning so we can stay then. I asked her please we will arrive by 5. She said nope and gave me another campground number to call for the night 45 minutes away. So we found the KOA Down the street and it's cheaper and they actually care about us.

I know your campground has been devastated from the hurricane. I want to reserve a few spots even…read morethough you're close I would like to know how I can reserve some spots and pay for them now that way it will help get you back opened up. We're so sorry this has happened to you. Everything I have heard about your campground is absolutely spectacular And I hope someday I can visit. God bless you and I hope the sun stays shining for you.

I love, love, love this place!! Family-owned by a very involved and caring staff. One of the…read morecleanest and well-manicured campgrounds that we've visited. The views are amazing and there is so much to do: tubing, hiking nearby trails (including Linville Falls and Grandfather Mountain), visiting Linville Falls Winery, fishing the pond or river, exploring nearby towns or just putting the phones down and relaxing.

Beautiful place to camp and definitely a hidden gem! Private, well maintained and very peaceful…read more Bathrooms were clean, had showers and adhere to Covid restrictions (one family at a time). We were by the river, number 4 campsite, but honestly I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Hiking trails are easy to strenuous and there's plenty of them. I highly recommend this place!

We stayed four nights in this campground and I found the owners to be absolutely friendly contrary…read moreto what other reviewers say. This time our rig was tail light and due to the slight incline of the site made for rain water to flow we had a hard time leveling the front so I went back to the office to request a different site and explained that the reason was our rig and not the site itself to which the owners obliged with a smile, not only that but he offered me his wooden blocks that in the end were the perfect solution. There is an stigma about permanent people but we found that us being friendly, waving and smiling to all they all are friendly and respond well, on the contrary the only indifferent person was a temporary young lady that when greeted twice looked the other way but you can't expect everyone to be in a good mood all the time. Quiet place, close to Forest City where we went to church on Sunday and also very close to Lake Lure to check the touristy attractions that lure ( pun intended ) people in. Don't know about bathhouse because we never use since our rig is self contained Will comeback to vacay and explore the region

The campground is small, but we really liked our RV site that backed up to the river. Very peaceful…read moreand quiet area. The RV sites are gravel but have a concrete pad with a picnic table and sitting area. We came at the end of July and thought the bugs would be bad being right here on the water, but that was not the case. I only gave 4 stars because the owners could be a bit more friendly, and the camp store and facilities are a bit run down. Otherwise, a nice place to stay.

This place is super nice. We stayed in the Forrest Cabin and had a great time. The staff is amazing…read moreand everything is really well maintained. The cabin was great. Comfy bed, nice shower, decent WiFi, and a surprisingly well appointed kitchen. The covered porch is fantastic and we ate pretty much every meal out there. The fire pit area is also super nice. There was plenty of fenced in space around the cabin for even our Great Dane to wander around. The dog parks are really nice and our dog especially loved the pond park. The dog wash station is a really nice touch too. The rate is comparable to a mid range hotel, but instead you get a fancy, well appointed cabin that's completely dog friendly and has a ton more amenities. Overall we had a fantastic time and will definitely be back. Top tier A++ dog vacation.

We booked a three day staycation in the rental RV "Amy" and had one of the best trips ever. Booking…read morewas easy online, the campsite staff was easy to reach and communicate with, the facilities were clean and overall the park was such a fun place. We brought our two senior Shibas, who aren't really into dog parks or other dogs, and they were able to have the entire parks to themselves for at least an hour each day we went. They had so much fun, and being able to pick up some dog treats on the way home from our park adventure was a nice touch. The staff here do an amazing job keeping the campgrounds clean, maintained, and filled with fun activities for dogs and people. Having a fenced in site was great, and our dogs felt right at home. The RV is stocked with almost everything you'll need for a few days, just bring food, towels and personal hygiene stuff and you're set. There's also washers/dryers/general store if you forget anything. Overall we had such a fun time just hanging out, spending quality time with our dogs. There were a ton of social events going on - bonfires, happy hr, etc but we're antisocial so we watched from afar. Looked fun though! We will definitely be back next summer! *My only suggestion would be to include an EV charging station, we were able to trickle charge our vehicle with no issues but having a paid EV charging site/parking spot would be an awesome addition to help generate revenue and attract more road trippers and you can charge while you're at the dog parks. I understand it's mostly a RV destination, but being able to charge our vehicle while we rented the RV was really convenient especially because the nearest supercharger is 45 min away.

We had a great hike down to the falls with our dog. The sights were beautiful! I would recommend…read moregood footwear for this walk and be prepared for some steep inclines and declines, including down rocky walkways. Also, as we continued past the falls to finish the loop, there was a marker which we followed and basically had to crawl up the side of the mountain (which obviously wasn't the right way but it did have a path so we kept pushing forward). Thankfully it connected to the trail and we were back in business We enjoyed the beautiful, cool weather as we made our way through a mossy, lush forest. The water fountain at the start/end of path wasn't working which was a bummer but we had more water in the car. Pack accordingly.

We stayed at campground 19 with 2 cars and 2 tents. We had a great weekend but was not prepared for…read morehow close we would be to other camp grounds. We were probably 10 feet away from our neighbors RV. the camp hosts were very nice. If you want more space for tent camping I would recommend sites 1-8.

This place is lovely, an idyllic setting, wonderful hosts, very clean facilities, and a great…read morelocation to explore the area. We spent 2 nights here and loved our site, the deck over the rushing stream was a perfect place to sip coffee in the mornings and whiskey in the evenings. The dog park gave our pup the chance to run free, the clean bathhouses gave us a place to freshen up and the location gave us the ability to explore all Asheville had to offer, climb to the top of Mount Mitchell (the highest point East of the Mississippi) and just enjoy the surroundings. Our site had a full hook up, electric and water (even with temps in the low 20's at night), we had a fire ring (or square), a picnic table perched on the deck, cantilevered over the stream, and lovely (back-in) site with privacy and shade. We can't wait to come back.

This is the best RV park I ever stayed in -- 24k miles of travel! There is a rushing gurgling…read morestream behind almost every spot. Very nice play area for the kids, nice bathroom facilities, a great group pavilion with a fireplace & TV, and a well equipped camp store. The park is near the Blue Ridge Parkway and several nice towns with craft galleries. Many of the guests told me they had been coming for YEARS. There is nice landscaping between spaces and several of the spaces had decks over the trout stream. This RV Park has added many acres next door and is expanding. I look forward to returning to some of the friendliest staff!!

This was one of the most fun road trip places I have ever been! The grounds are beautiful, the…read moreowners are super friendly, and the ciders are unique and delicious. I highly recommend trying the pickle cider, but if you aren't feeling adventurous, then their Johnny Appleseed is delicious too. Everything on their cider flight were exceptional. I truly believe this was the highlight of my trip out west!!

We couldn't make it to the winery as the road was 100% mud and we were afraid of being stuck.read more

This is a beautiful campground. Huge swimming hole, can tube down the river into the open area…read more Deep waters for diving. I've cold water year round, didn't get warm whatsoever. Cash payment for parking, you'll have to contact the park for campsite stay. Public restrooms are available for changing clothes

Some of the best Camping experiences I have had, their biggest selling point is the water access,…read morethe river is amazing, plenty deep to swim with a nice current not too strong not too weak, they keep the camp sites very clean, This is a very awesome place to disconnect and enjoy nature.