Firefighter Island Campsite #1 is a paddle-in only campsite located at mile 59. 5 on the French Broad River in Buncombe County, accessible via the upstream end or midway down the river-right side of the island.

The site accommodates up to 8 people and features a picnic table, fire ring, and tent sites suitable for hammocks, though note that toilet facilities are currently under construction (plan to bring your own toilet paper).

This is the only island campsite managed by MountainTrue on the French Broad Paddle Trail, positioned just upstream of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Bent Creek River Park.