Davidson River

FS USDA Forest Service · PISGAH FOREST, NC · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 2,150 ft
Max RV Length 67 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites144
Sites Accepting RVs144
Overnight Sites144
Max RV Length67 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites30
Pull-Through Sites30
Back-In Sites112
SurfaceGravel

Location

35.2808333, -82.7225 · 1 DAVIDSON RIVER CIRCLE , PISGAH FOREST , NC 28768

Photos

A photo of Site 006 of SYCAMORE Loop at DAVIDSON RIVER. Bathhouse directly across the road. Water spigot directly in front of bathhouse. A photo of Site 006 of SYCAMORE Loop at DAVIDSON RIVER. Bathhouse directly across the road. Water spigot directly in front of bathhouse. Davidson River Campground, Site 65, Dogwood Loop. One of two water spigots nearby. One site from bathhouse. Davidson River Campground - Sycamore Loop, Site 4. Bathhouse and water spigot across the road. DAVIDSON RIVER, Laurel Loop, Site 89. Site is next to bathhouse. Several water spigots nearby. Davidson River, Laurel Loop, Site 87. Water spigot nearby. Bathhouse one site away. Davidson River Campground, Site 084, Laurel Loop. Double Site. Pull thru drive. Two sites from bathhouse. Water spigot across from site. DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 66. Site is next to bathhouse. Water spigot next to site. Pull-thru site. DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 66. Site is next to bathhouse. Water spigot next to site. Pull-thru site. A photo of Site 101, Poplar Loop. No generators allowed on this loop. Bathhouse nearby across the road. Water spigot across from Bathhouse. DAVIDSON RIVER Campground, Site134, Roadside Loop. Four sites from bathhouse on the loop. Water spigot nearby. Wooded site. DAVIDSON RIVER, site 028, White Oak Loop. Short walk to the bathhouse and across the road from a water spigot. Double pull through site.

Description

Overview

Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots, waterfalls and several nearby attractions within Pisgah National Forest. It lies just four miles west of the town of Brevard and less than an hour from the city of Asheville. The facility is open year-round. Learn more here to prepare for your trip. 

Recreation

The forest is known for its hiking trails, several of which are near the campground. Hikers can challenge themselves with the 12.3-mile Art Loeb Trail, the 3.7-mile North Slope Trail or a 1.5-mile walking trail.

The Davidson River offers excellent trout fishing, plus tubing and swimming, which are kid-friendly favorite activities. Visitors wishing to learn more about the area can attend educational programs in summer and fall.

Facilities

Campsites are organized into eight loops and some are adjacent to the water. Sites are mostly shaded and equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The facility also provides hot showers and restrooms with flush toilets in each loop. Campers can purchase ice and firewood on-site and rent bikes nearby.

Natural Features

The campground is located in Pisgah National Forest at an elevation of 2,150 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods and conifers. The group camping area is adjacent to the beautiful Davidson River.

Nearby Attractions

Several natural and cultural attractions are within close proximity to the campground. Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway are among the more popular sites. The small town of Brevard offers various amenities and services, and visitors can take a trip to Asheville to visit art galleries, shops and restaurants.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.

Charges & Cancellations

Any cancellations must be taken care of directly with recreation.gov. Note that this facility does not provide refunds for No Shows or incliment weather.

Directions

From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 West to I-26 East to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground.

From Spartanburg, South Carolina, take I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground.

From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-85 South to Gastonia and exit at U.S. Highway 74 West. Merge with I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground.

Activities

CAMPING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS SWIMMING SITE WATER SPORTS

Details

Phone(828) 785-5337
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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