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Rocky Bluff Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Hot Springs, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
17overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
55 ftmax RV/trailer length
13named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (42.4 mi)
45.2 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 17 sites it is the #43 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 43 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 31% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (55 ft).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 17 of 17 sites; campfires allowed on 17 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Asheville ~25 mi, Knoxville ~61 mi, Abingdon ~76 mi.

Amenities & rules

Fire ringsFlush toiletsPicnic tablesTent padsTrash collectionPets allowedTents

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Spring Creek Nature0.0 mi1.1USFS
Van Cliff Loop0.0 mi2.4USFS
Anst - Appalachian Rd1.2 mi19.4USFS
Shutin Creek1.7 mi2.0USFS
Lover'S Leap2.5 mi0.5USFS
Pump Gap Loop2.6 mi4.0USFS
Roundtop Ridge2.9 mi3.1USFS
Bluff Mountain Loop3.3 mi2.6USFS
Betty Place Trail3.5 mi1.0USFS
Laurel River4.0 mi1.6USFS
Mill Ridge4.2 mi2.6USFS
Jack Branch4.3 mi1.7USFS

+ 1 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

45.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 45.2 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Spring Creek Nature0.0 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Van Cliff Loop0.0 mi2.4UnratedUSFS
Anst - Appalachian Rd1.2 mi19.4UnratedUSFS
Shutin Creek1.7 mi2.0UnratedUSFS
Lover'S Leap2.5 mi0.5UnratedUSFS
Pump Gap Loop2.6 mi4.0UnratedUSFS
Roundtop Ridge2.9 mi3.1UnratedUSFS
Bluff Mountain Loop3.3 mi2.6UnratedUSFS
Betty Place Trail3.5 mi1.0UnratedUSFS
Laurel River Trail4.0 mi1.6UnratedOSM
Mill Ridge4.2 mi2.6UnratedUSFS
Jack Branch4.3 mi1.7UnratedUSFS

+ 2 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Hot Springs Campground
Private campground
2.3NC—— — —— ?11 (42.5 mi)
Laughing Waters Family Campground
Private campground
2.8NC—— — —— ?17 (51.1 mi)
Big Pine Campsite
Riverlink
5.3NC—10 — —— ?5 (13.7 mi)
Courtland Place
OpenStreetMap listing
5.9NCFree— — —— ?11 (46.7 mi)
Round Mountain Campground
Cherokee National Forest
6.2TN—— — —— First-come11 (34.9 mi)
Evan's Island Campsite
MountainTrue
7.7NC—— — —— ?0

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Rocky Bluff Campground offers solitude in a wooded setting located just 3 miles south of the quaint town of Hot Springs and the majestic French Broad River. The campground is conviently located off of NC Scenic Byway 209 in the Spring Creek Gorge Area. Recreation Recreation opportunities abound in and around the Hot Springs area. Located on the Appalachian District of the Pisgah National Forest, Rocky Bluff Campground itself is host to three different trail heads. If you are looking for longer-distance hiking opportunities, the famous Appalachian Trail runs right through the town of Hot Springs. Other popular recreation in the area include white water rafting, kayaking, tubing a… read the full description on Recreation.gov