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Rocky Bluff Campground
2 mi southwest of Hot Springs, NC · Verizon 4G
About Rocky Bluff Campground
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 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 and fishing on the French Broad River. The campground offers 18 rustic campsites that are designed for passenger car and tent camping. Accessories include picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with…
- Fees: **Rocky Bluff Campground will be closed for the 2025 season due to multiple maintenance issues. **
- Season: Weekend of Memorial Day – Weekend of Labor Day
- Managed by: National Forests in North Carolina, USFS - National Forests in North Carolina
- Where: 2 mi southwest of Hot Springs, NC · 35.86174, -82.84608
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Cliff Loop | Hiking | at camp | 2.5 mi |
| Spring Creek Nature | Hiking | at camp | 1.2 mi |
| Spencer's Overlook | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Anst - Appalachian Rd | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 159.7 mi |
| Shutin Creek | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Lover's Leap | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.4 mi
Propane: 19.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Hot Springs Campground 2.3 mi
- Silvermine Group Campground 2.7 mi
- Laughing Waters Family Campground 2.8 mi
- Dispersed spot · 3 mi NE of Hot Springs 5.2 mi
- Big Pine Campsite 5.3 mi
- Evan's Island Campsite 7.7 mi