White Pine South Group Camp

FS USDA Forest Service · PISGAH FOREST, NC · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 2,600 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

Features

Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Tent-Only Sites1
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites1
SurfaceGravel

Location

35.2919444, -82.7386111 · 1 DAVIDSON RIVER CIRCLE , PISGAH FOREST , NC 28768

Description

Overview

White Pine South Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Avery Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility provides tent camping year-round and can accommodate families, scout troops and other groups of up to 25 people.

Visitors have access to a number of recreation opportunities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking, in one of the most scenic areas in the state.

Recreation

The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are close to the campground. Avery Creek and the Davidson River offer great trout fishing. 

Facilities

The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and drinking water (***DRINKING WATER CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE*** Sorry for the inconvenience).

Natural Features

The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Avery Creek and near the beautiful Davidson River.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4910.

Nearby Attractions

The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants. The small town of Brevard is also nearby and has various amenities and services.

Directions

From the Asheville airport, take Highway 280 south to Brevard. Turn right on U.S. Highway 276. Go 1.75 miles to Forest Road 477 and turn right. Go 0.75-mile to the parking area on the right side of the road. Walk across the bridge to the campground entrance road.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING FISHING HIKING SWIMMING SITE

Details

Phone828-552-8040
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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