Rocky Bluff Campground

Is Rocky Bluff Campground the peaceful escape you’ve been seeking? Located just three miles south of the charming town of Hot Springs, North Carolina, this rustic retreat offers a tranquil setting amid the Pisgah National Forest and is ideal for those craving a back-to-basics camping experience, with easy access to exceptional trout fishing and serene hiking trails.

The campground features 18 primitive sites designed for tent camping, each equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts. Potable water is available throughout, though modern comforts like flush toilets and showers are absent—only portable toilets are provided. Notable on-site highlights include the 1.6-mile Spring Creek Nature Trail, a gentle walk through deciduous forests rich in wildflowers, and the chance to fish in Spring Creek, a designated Mountain Heritage Trout Water teeming with brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Wildlife is abundant, with black bears known to inhabit the area, adding to its wilderness charm.

Rocky Bluff’s prime location along NC Scenic Byway 209 puts you within a short drive of outdoor adventures like whitewater rafting or tubing on the French Broad River and hiking the famed Appalachian Trail. Meanwhile, Hot Springs offers a delightful mix of small-town hospitality, complete with restaurants, art galleries, and its namesake natural hot springs, making this campground an excellent base for a quiet weekend getaway or a longer exploration of Western North Carolina.