USDA Forest Service · North Carolina
Rocky Bluff Campground
USDA Forest Service · North Carolina, United States
- Sites
- 17
- Hookups
- 17 no hookups
- Season
- May 27 to September 4
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,814 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ROCKY BLUFF EXT. (NFSR 805A) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Nearest town
- HOT SPRINGS
- Address
- 2145 NC-209, HOT SPRINGS, NC, 28743
- Phone
- 828-689-9694 (APPALACHIAN RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE)
17 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
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.
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.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 29° | 4° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 54° | 33° | 16° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 62° | 41° | 3° | 76° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 45° | 30° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 75° | 57° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 63° | 50° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 67° | 58° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 67° | 57° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 79° | 63° | 50° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 45° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 38° | 21° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 32° | 16° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Round Mountain Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 4 sites
- Paint Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 21 sites
- Houston Valley · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 1 sites
- Harmon Den Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 22 sites
- Kinser Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 15 mi
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