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Rocky Bluff Campground

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What to know before booking

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 offers 18 rustic campsites that are designed for passenger car and tent camping. Rocky Bluff Campground located near Spring Creek, a North Carolina Mountain Heritage Trout Water .

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

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 grills. There are potable water sites located throughout the campground. As of 2023, Restroom building is closed and porta-johns are available.

Natural Features

Rocky Bluff Campground located near Spring Creek, a North Carolina Mountain Heritage Trout Water . Winding it's way through deciduous oak forests, stocked with Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout, this creek is touted as a trout angler's paradise, making Rocky Bluff a perfect destination for your fishing camp.

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 and fishing on the French Broad River.

Nearby Attractions

Hot Springs has been a well-known relaxation destination for centuries. The natural hot springs are a main draw for the town, along with the abundance of recreation. Visitors can also find several restaurants, art galleries, shopping, live music and festivals here.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

17 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 13

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 8

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

4

people

shade

Site 6

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

4

people

shade

Site 3

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 5

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

4

people

shade

Site 14

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 15

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 12

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 11

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

4

people

shade

Site 4

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 1

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 19

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 16

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

15 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 17

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

15 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 2

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Site 9

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

4

people

shade

Site 10

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

4

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Rocky Bluff is gated with combination lock and requires a CODE to enter. This code will be provided with your reservation information, please remember to bring it with you!
As of 2023, the restroom building is CLOSED. Porta-johns are available.
There are NO walkups available at this site
This campground is located in black bear habitat and have been observed in the vicinity. Please keep all food in bear proof containers or stored inside a locked, hard-sided vehicle. Please secure trash inside provided receptacles and remove all food from area after eating.

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