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.

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.

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.

Wonderful campground. There are bears though so be careful. Easy to get to mt Whitney trail. Would…read morehighly recommend.

What an amazing horseback experience! I've done a few trail-guided rides and this was the best for…read moresure! All of our ladies that went with us were so welcoming and kind. Very knowledgeable about their horses and the terrain. Got to go across the river a couple of times and that was such a fun experience! The trail is beautiful and the horses were very sweet! Definitely want to come back next time we come to Spruce Pine!

WOW!! What an amazing ride! We did a 1.5 hour ride and could've gone all day. Our guides were so…read morenice and the horses are so well taken care of. I really appreciated their kindness and care with making sure some of our less experienced riders were cared for. Bonus points: it was so affordable compared to anywhere else we looked at!! We will be back for more rides and to stay in their BEAUTIFUL cabins.

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.

I stayed here several nights. I saw no one, even though I arrived during office hours. The…read moreself-check-in process is pretty easy, pick a campsite, fill out the form, paper clip your cash to it and put it in the box. However, this campsite has some serious issues. There is one bathroom, which has one toilet, just one. And this is for about a dozen campsites. Likewise, there is just one shower. At least the shower can be accessed separately while someone is on the toilet. While the bathroom was clean when I arrived, it was never cleaned nor the trash emptied during my stay. Fortunately it was just me staying there (and now I know why) so it was just my dirt I suppose, but I would have at least appreciated someone sweeping it out. While some of the campsites are not too unappealing, others are not desirable at all. They are accessed from a one-way road with nowhere to pull over to let someone pass. I even had to clear a sizable limb from the road just to be able to enter the tent camping sites. In fact, I thought no one lived on site from the lack of maintenance and lack of anyone around, but it appears they actually live in the house where the bathroom is. Yes, and the bathroom is a bit of a hike from the campsites, down a badly scalloped steep gravel road (which tested my vehicle's traction control driving in). There is neither water nor trash bin at the campsites, although I did see a water pipe laying on the ground, disconnected. The only trash bin is in the bathroom, which could get pretty nasty filling up with food scraps. Or are we just supposed to throw them into the next campsite? Who knows. The water has a yucky metallic taste. The toilet bowl is stained yellow from the water. Not too appealing. The last straw though, is the dogs. Either the owners or their neighbors own an outside dog, who starts barking whenever anyone creeps up on the bathroom in the middle of the night. Apparently no one told him this is supposed to be a campground. One night he even appeared from the shadows at the end of the building. I really don't feel like getting bit by Cujo in the middle of the night on my way to the bathroom. And the dogs (this one and others) barked and howled (yes howled) at all hours of the night (even at 2 or 3 am). I stayed here because it had a hot shower. However, I am not planning to return. Next time, I will either forgo the shower and stay at Crabtree Falls campground, or stay in the Pisgah National Forest.

Don't believe Mathew, he got kicked out for being rude to other campers and loud. This is a very…read morenice rustic campground and the single mother and her daughter work very hard to constantly update it. You can even have fresh eggs delivered by horseback from a nearby farm in the summer. Great waterfalls nearby to hike to, downtown Little Switzerland is fantastic, but get there before December. The little town closes up for the winter. Beautiful mountain area!

Everyone is so pleasant there! The surroundings are beautiful. Swimming is awesome. Tubing is lots…read moreof fun. A safe place for children to roam and enjoy

Beautiful location, very quiet, many sites along the Toe River. Nice large bathrooms and showers,…read morebasketball hoops, fishing, trash cans and hookups at all sites, We camp in an EV, which charged nicely on a standard 50 amp circuit (NEMA 14-50 plug), though actual charge speed varies pretty widely depending on how many RVs were plugged in.

Comment by Robbie is not correct. There was a construction zone. The fence mansions was a low silt…read morefence because it was the parking area for the construction workers. Not any equipment or construction was taking place. When approached by Robbie, we asked if we could continue on, he said yes, which we did. My original comment stands about the terrible confidence and treatment of campers at this campsite again if you'd like to be on the edge and be criticized and watched over every second of the day to be pounded by the representatives of d deserve Downbythe river, a lot of go ahead and stay there. I have no recommendations for you for this campsite. It is, as mentioned unfriendly hosts. I have been a safety director for many years And there was NO safety issue. In fact I had noticed several OSHA violations at this campsite which I have not yet sent to the NC DOL.

Very clean campground. Nice concrete roads thru the grounds and level concrete pads. Bathhouse…read moreappears recently remodeled and clean. Plenty of nice trees provide shading with plenty of grass instead of dirt or muddy areas. They have a covered social area on the creek with nice big fireplace. This seems to be a gathering spot at night. Several rocking chairs to pull in front of the fireplace and relax. The area itself is very convenient to a lot of NC Mountain landmarks. The Blue Ridge Parkway is approx. 1.5 miles away, Linville Falls is a 10-12 minute drive, Linville Caverns is a 20 minute drive, Grandfather Mountain approx. 20 minutes, and Tweetsie Railroad is about 35 minutes. Bottom line is this is a very nice family campground, friendly staff, and great location. We have now visited twice and will be back.

First rate campground, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. I made reservations in advance, knowing…read morehow popular October is for fall colors. The reservation process was easy. I received a confirmation email, with directions (follow them closely, as it would be very easy to miss the unmarked road). When we arrived, we were escorted to our campsite, which was large, level and fairly secluded. The grounds and facilities are fairly clean and well kept. The only concern was a pack of four dogs who roamed the campground in the morning. They were on the picnic tables and a bit of a nuisance. I mentioned them to the owner. She's aware but apparently not getting support from local authorities, sadly. I'd still recommend this stop as you're exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway.

While I could see this Campground really being amazing, unfortunately it seems like it's just not…read morebeing maintained. The hiking trails weren't even open for use (was told ownership is "working out the details" whatever that means). The lake was NASTY and beach a disaster. The sites were level and spacious but full of weeds and needed fresh gravel. Roads in were full of pot holes and ill maintained. It just felt very tired and needed some love and for the price we paid, I don't think it was worth it.

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!!

A fun little place to grab a drink and sit and chat. The owners were very pleasant and nice and…read morehelpful in choosing our drinks. In addition to beer, wine and cider they will also make a frozen concoction for you. I really enjoyed my daiquiri and husband liked his flight.