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Rocky Bluff Campground

Hot Springs, North Carolina · 1,752 ftIn National Forests in North Carolina

Photos: Yearack, USFS

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$15recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
17From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
1,752 ft534 m
Season
Memorial Day – Labor DayFrom fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites17

Rocky Bluff Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed
  • Toilets
  • Trash / dumpster

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

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 and fishing on the French Broad River.

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Rocky Bluff Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny85°61°
  • ThuSunny, 9% chance of rain85°61°
  • FriMostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely, 71% chance of rain77°40°
  • SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain58°37°
  • SunSunny64°39°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.86174, -82.84608
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Hot Springs
Park
National Forests in North Carolina

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