## Overview

Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor
Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake
and offers  
spectacular mountain views.  
  
  
  
The lodge opened its doors to the public when the Forest Service acquired the
dwelling and lake in 1982. Since then groups have rented the lodge for
meetings,  
recreation and environmental activities. **NOTE:** Balsam Lake Lodge is not a
campground and has no campsites available for sewer, water, or electrical hook
ups.

## Recreation

Near the 8-acre lake are three short hiking trails, several fishing piers and
a picnic area. The Robinson Trail, suitable for wheelchairs, leads to a dock
and fishing pier. The Malonee Trail travels approximately a half-mile beside
the lake to the day use area. The .3-mile Wolf Creek Trail continues beside a
stream.  
  
Anglers can fish for trout in Balsam Lake. It's also open to non-motorized
boating.

## Facilities

The lodge's amenities include 16 twin beds (some bunks). There are **no**
linens, towels, and pillows available. The lodge has an accessible kitchen
with all utensils and appliances,  
outside grills, 3 bathrooms with flush toilets, toilet paper provided, one
roll-in wheelchair shower, firewood provided, fireplace, gas heat and an
available landline phone for emergencies. The lodge has  
electricity. There is **no** cell phone service within 5 miles of the
location. **No** wifi available. The lodge provides cleaning supplies for
guests to clean the entire lodge after their stay for the next guests. None
motorized boats only. Boats/ kayaks are not provided.

## Natural Features

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Balsam Lake Lodge
offers a haven in the Nantahala National Forest. This mountain getaway can be
reserved for weekends and weekdays from early April through late November.
Reservations will be open from early April through late November. A dense
forest of mixed deciduous and conifer trees hugs the shoreline of this
tranquil lake.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors to Balsam Lake Lodge can explore the rest of the Nantahala National
Forest, which is especially known for its spectacular waterfalls. This
includes Whitewater Falls, the highest falls east of the Rocky Mountains.

## Charges & Cancellations

$170 per night sunday through Thursday. $200 per night friday and saturday.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake and offers <br>spectacular mountain views.<br><br><br><br>The lodge opened its doors to the public when the Forest Service acquired the dwelling and lake in 1982. Since then groups have rented the lodge for meetings, <br>recreation and environmental activities. <strong>NOTE: </strong>Balsam Lake Lodge is not a campground and has no campsites available for sewer, water, or electrical hook ups. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Near the 8-acre lake are three short hiking trails, several fishing piers and a picnic area. The Robinson Trail, suitable for wheelchairs, leads to a dock and fishing pier. The Malonee Trail travels approximately a half-mile beside the lake to the day use area. The .3-mile Wolf Creek Trail
continues beside a stream.<br/><br/>

Anglers can fish for trout in Balsam Lake. It's also open to non-motorized boating.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The lodge's amenities include 16 twin beds (some bunks). There are <strong>no</strong> linens, towels, and pillows available. The lodge has an accessible kitchen with all utensils and appliances, <br>outside grills, 3 bathrooms with flush toilets, toilet paper provided, one roll-in wheelchair shower, firewood provided, fireplace, gas heat and an available landline phone for emergencies. The lodge has <br>electricity. There is <strong>no</strong> cell phone service within 5 miles of the location. <strong>No</strong> wifi available. The lodge provides cleaning supplies for guests to clean the entire lodge after their stay for the next guests. None motorized boats only. Boats/ kayaks are not provided. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Balsam Lake Lodge offers a haven in the Nantahala National Forest. This mountain getaway can be reserved for weekends and weekdays from early April through late November.  Reservations will be open from early April through late November.
  
A dense forest of mixed deciduous and conifer trees hugs the shoreline of this tranquil lake.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visitors to Balsam Lake Lodge can explore the rest of the Nantahala National Forest, which is especially known for its spectacular waterfalls. This includes Whitewater
Falls, the highest falls east of the Rocky Mountains.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
$170 per night sunday through Thursday.  $200 per night friday and saturday.

$170 per night. A $30 fee for each Friday and Saturday night booked.

BALSAM LAKE LODGE

Balsam Lake Lodge

## Overview

This is a relatively small facility with campsites organized into one row.

The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire
rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with flush toilets. Campers can
purchase firewood on-site.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This is a relatively small facility with campsites organized into one row. </p>
<p>The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with flush toilets. Campers can purchase firewood on-site. </p>

Campground host on site.

Sunburst Campground

Sunburst campground picnic area

Sunburst Campground entrance sign.

Sunburst

Bird's eye view of the campground

## Overview

Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove
Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in western North
Carolina. The facility can accommodate large groups of up to 60 people and
offers year-round opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and
picnicking in one of the most scenic areas in the state.

## Recreation

Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded camping
area, or seek out activities close by. The area is a hub for numerous hiking,
backpacking and mountain biking trails, some of which can be accessed from the
campground. Hikers can follow a trail along the creek that leads to a scenic
waterfall. Great trout fishing is also available in the creek and river.  
  
For visitors wishing to learn more about the area, interpretive programs may
be available upon request.

## Facilities

The Lower Group Camp site can accommodate up to 60 guests at a time. The
facility is shaded with plenty of room for tents and RVs. It is equipped with
picnic tables, vault toilets, campfire rings and drinking water.

## Natural Features

The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest. The surrounding land boasts
mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with
hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to both Cove Creek and the
beautiful Davidson River.  
  
Visitors should note that creek crossing is required on the road leading to
the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing impossible; a four-
wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended.

## Nearby Attractions

The city of Asheville, North Carolina, is about an hour away and offers
numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants.

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina. The facility can accommodate large groups of up to 60 people and offers year-round opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking in one of the most scenic areas in the state.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded camping area, or seek out activities close by. The area is a hub for numerous hiking, backpacking and mountain biking trails, some of which can be accessed from the campground. Hikers can follow a trail along the creek that leads to a scenic waterfall. Great trout fishing is also available in the creek and river.
<br/><br/>
For visitors wishing to learn more about the area, interpretive programs may be available upon request.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Lower Group Camp site can accommodate up to 60 guests at a time. The facility is shaded with plenty of room for tents and RVs. It is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, campfire rings and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to both Cove Creek and the beautiful Davidson River.
<br/><br/>
Visitors should note that creek crossing is required on the road leading to the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing impossible; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Asheville, North Carolina, is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4910.

COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP.

COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP PIT TOILET

Field at Cove Creek Lower

COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP

COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP

Partially shaded picnic area t Lower Cove Creek

Lower Cove Creek Picnic Tables

Picnic Area at Lower Cove Creek- Partially Shaded

Lower Cove Creek Picnic Area

Lower Cove Creek

Lower Cove Creek Pit Toilet

Cove Creek Lower Group Camp

## Overview

Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove
Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility can
accommodate large groups of up to 60 people and offers year-round
opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking in one of
the most scenic areas in the state.

## Recreation

Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded camping
area, or seek out activities close by. The area is a hub for numerous hiking,
backpacking and mountain biking trails, some of which can be accessed from the
campground. Hikers can follow a trail along the creek that leads to a scenic
waterfall. Great trout fishing is also available in the creek and river.  
  
For visitors wishing to learn more about the area, interpretive programs may
be available upon request.

## Facilities

The Upper Group Camp site can accommodate up to 60 people at a time. The
facility is shaded with plenty of room for tents and RVs. It is equipped with
picnic tables, vault toilets, grills, campfire rings and drinking water.

## Natural Features

The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest. The surrounding land boasts
mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with
hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to both Cove Creek and the
beautiful Davidson River. Visitors should note that two creek crossings are
required on the road leading to the upper group camp. Heavy rains may
temporarily make crossing impossible; a four-wheel drive or high clearance
vehicle is highly recommended and all crossings are attempted at users own
risk.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The city of Asheville, North Carolina, is about an hour away and offers
numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility can accommodate large groups of up to 60 people and offers year-round opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking in one of the most scenic areas in the state.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded camping area, or seek out activities close by. The area is a hub for numerous hiking, backpacking and mountain biking trails, some of which can be accessed from the campground. Hikers can follow a trail along the creek that leads to a scenic waterfall. Great trout fishing is also available in the creek and river.
<br/><br/>
For visitors wishing to learn more about the area, interpretive programs may be available upon request.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Upper Group Camp site can accommodate up to 60 people at a time. The facility is shaded with plenty of room for tents and RVs. It is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, grills, campfire rings and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to both Cove Creek and the beautiful Davidson River.
  
Visitors should note that two creek crossings are required on the road leading to the upper group camp. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing impossible; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is highly recommended and all crossings are attempted at users own risk. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4910.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Asheville, North Carolina, is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants.

LARGE FIELD AT COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP

COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMPSITE.

PIT TOILET COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP

COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMPGROUND.

Large picnic area with tables, fire ring, and grills at Cove Creek Upper.

PICNIC AREA AT COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP

6 PICNIC TABLES AT COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP

Large field with picnic tables, fire ring, and grills at Upper Cove Creek

Cove Creek Upper Group Campsite

COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMPSITE

Upper Cove Creek Field

Upper Cove Creek

Cove Creek Upper Pit Toilet

Cove Creek Upper Picnic Area

Cove Creek Upper Group Camp

## Overview

Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest
of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the
area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing,
mountain biking and more.

## Recreation

This is a great place for campers to simply relax in the woods and listen to
the sound of the creek. Visitors can also explore the area's numerous hiking
trails, check out crystal clear waterfalls or fish for trout in the creek and
a nearby lake.

## Facilities

Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area for tents and RVs. The site is
equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with
grills and drinking water.

## Natural Features

Kuykendall Group Camp is just 4 miles from the town of Brevard and about an
hour from the city of Asheville. The site is located in the Appalachian
Mountains at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding national forest
boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with
hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Kuykendall Creek.  
  
Visitors should note that creek crossing is required on the road leading to
the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing difficult; a four-
wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended.

## 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 quaint mountain
community of Brevard is also nearby and has various amenities and services.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and more.<h2>Recreation</h2>
This is a great place for campers to simply relax in the woods and listen to the sound of the creek. Visitors can also explore  the area's numerous hiking trails, check out crystal clear waterfalls or fish for trout in the creek and a nearby lake.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area for tents and RVs. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Kuykendall Group Camp is just 4 miles from the town of Brevard and about an hour from the city of Asheville. The site is located in the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding national forest boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Kuykendall Creek.
<br/><br/>
Visitors should note that creek crossing is required on the road leading to the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing difficult; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4910.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants. The quaint mountain community of Brevard is also nearby and has various amenities and services.

KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP PICNIC AREA

KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP

KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP PIT TOILET

KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMPGROUND LARGE FIELD

Gate leading into Kuykendall, code needed to enter.

KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP ENTRYWAY WITH GATE

KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP CREEK CROSSING

Kuykendall Picnic Area with 4 tables and a fire ring.

KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMPGROUND

Kuykendall Group Camp

## Overview

The Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is the larger of two available shelters. It is
adjacent to the Cradle of Forestry in America, a 6,500 acre historic site
commemorating the beginning of forest conservation in the United States.

## Recreation

As part of the Pisgah National Forest, the Pink Beds area offers excellent
hiking trails. An easy, five mile loop trail begins on the left side of the
parking area. The surrounding area is ideal for other types of recreation
including fishing, horseback riding, and swimming.

## Facilities

The area has a flush toilet restroom, 21 picnic tables, grills, an old
Civilian Conservation Corps gazebo, and this larger shelter.

## Natural Features

Named for the rhododendron, mountain laurel and azalea that bloom in spring
and summer, the Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is renowned for its scenic forest
setting and small stream nearby. At an elevation of 3,280 feet, it is
appealing to visitors for its relatively flat valley which sustains some very
large pine trees and rare mountain bogs.

## Nearby Attractions

The area is next door to the Cradle of Forestry in America Historic Site, and
four miles from both the Blue Ridge Parkway and Sliding Rock Recreation Area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is the larger of two available shelters.  It is adjacent to the Cradle of Forestry in America, a 6,500 acre historic site commemorating the beginning of forest conservation in the United States.<h2>Recreation</h2>
As part of the Pisgah National Forest, the Pink Beds area offers excellent hiking trails.  An easy, five mile loop trail begins on the left side of the parking area. The surrounding area is ideal for other types of recreation including fishing, horseback riding, and swimming.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The area has a flush toilet restroom, 21 picnic tables, grills, an old Civilian Conservation Corps gazebo, and this larger shelter.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Named for the rhododendron, mountain laurel and azalea that bloom in spring and summer, the Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is renowned for its scenic forest setting and small stream nearby.  At an elevation of 3,280 feet, it is appealing to visitors for its relatively flat valley which sustains some very large pine trees and rare mountain bogs.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The area is next door to the Cradle of Forestry in America Historic Site, and four miles from both the Blue Ridge Parkway and Sliding Rock Recreation Area.

PINK BEDS PICNIC AREA and SHELTER

The shelter is about 100 yards from the parking area, and vehicles cannot immediately access the shelter for unloading.

PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER (image1)

Stand alone restroom building is approximately 60-100 yards from Picnic Shelter

PINK BEDS Public Restroom

PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER (image)

Shelter is approximately 100 yards from parking area and is not immediately accessible by vehicles.

PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER (image 2)

PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER (Tables and Grills)

Pink Beds Picnic Shelter

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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).</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4910.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Picnic tables and fire ring at White Pines

WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP PICNIC AREA

Bridge over creek at White Pines Group Site.

BRIDGE VIEW AT WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP

WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP BRIDGE

FIELD AT WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP

Picnic tables at White Pines Group Site

White Pine South Group Camp

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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 <a href="https://www.naventure.com/know-before-you-go" rel="nofollow">here</a> to  prepare for your trip. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
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.

DAVIDSON RIVER

Rocky shoreline of a shallow green body of water in a forest.

Davidson River

## Overview

**Sycamore Flats will be under construction from July 14 to November 10 to
repair damage caused by Hurricane Helene. There will be no new reservations
available, but the shelter can still be utilized on a first come, first serve
basis. Please note that the site is subject to close temporarily at any
time.**

Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the
Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees
which line the banks of the river.

## Recreation

Sycamore Flats Picnic Area offers excellent swimming and wading, trout
fishing, and tubing opportunities on the Davidson River. There is an
accessible fishing pier.

## Facilities

This large picnic area has 40 picnic tables with grills nearby. The reservable
shelter has four picnic tables for use, plus one grill. There are two
restrooms available; one is wheelchair accessible.There is a large, open field
beside the picnic shelter for games and fun.

## Natural Features

Sycamore Flats is a beautiful, shaded picnic area that sits in the bend of the
Davidson River. This picnic area is surrounded by lush hardwood forest and
rhododendron.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (828) 877-3265.

## Nearby Attractions

Pisgah National Forest offers nearly 400 miles of trails -- many are for
biking, hiking and several for equestrian use. Throughout the area, visitors
will discover the many beautiful waterfalls the forest is known for. Pisgah
Visitor Center is just 1.5 miles up on Hwy 276 from the Sycamore Flats Picnic
Shelter and offers interpretive displays, a gift shop, and a wealth of
information and maps. Further up Hwy 276 is the birthplace of forestry in
America--The Cradle of Forestry. Nearby is the Pisgah Fish Hatchery and Pisgah
Center for Wildlife Education.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>Sycamore Flats will be under construction from July 14 to November 10 to repair damage caused by Hurricane Helene. There will be no new reservations available, but the shelter can still be utilized on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that the site is subject to close temporarily at any time.</strong></p><p>Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees which line the banks of the river.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
Sycamore Flats Picnic Area offers excellent swimming and wading, trout fishing, and tubing opportunities on the Davidson River.  There is an accessible fishing pier. <h2>Facilities</h2>
This large picnic area has 40 picnic tables with grills nearby.  The reservable shelter has four picnic tables for use, plus one grill.   There are two restrooms available; one is wheelchair accessible.There is a large, open field beside the picnic shelter for games and fun.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Sycamore Flats is a beautiful, shaded picnic area that sits in the bend of the Davidson River.  This picnic area is surrounded by lush hardwood forest and rhododendron.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (828) 877-3265.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Pisgah National Forest offers nearly 400 miles of trails -- many are for biking, hiking and several for equestrian use.  Throughout the area, visitors will discover the many beautiful waterfalls the forest is known for.  Pisgah Visitor Center is just 1.5 miles up on Hwy 276 from the Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter and offers interpretive displays, a gift shop, and a wealth of information and maps.  Further up Hwy 276 is the birthplace of forestry in America--The Cradle of Forestry.  Nearby is the Pisgah Fish Hatchery and Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education.

SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER

SYCAMORE FLATS GRILL, SHELTER, AND RESTROOMS

SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER Restrooms

SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER 1

Accessibility parking right by the restrooms. Additional parking on the left side of shelter (not shown).

ACCESIBILITY, RESTROOMS, AND SHELTER

Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter

## Overview

Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation only campground located in the Pisgah
Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, near the town of Brevard. The
campground is designed and intended for equestrian use. This campground
provides access to a comprehensive network of multiple use trails, as well as
creeks, streams, and waterfalls, which the Pisgah is known for. In addition to
its many waterfalls, Pisgah Ranger District is famous for its scenic vistas
and the Cradle of Forestry, which is located only a short 4 mile drive from
the campground itself.

Wolf Ford Horse Camp is located 3.2 miles down Yellow Gap Road, gravel Forest
Service Road 1206, therein providing a serene escape from the main visiting
traffic on Highway 276. Consequently, this campground provides the perfect
launching point to explore many different destinations in the Forest,
including the Blue Ridge Parkway, 276 Corridor, and countless other waterfalls
accessed off of the district's many gravel Forest Service roads.

After you make your reservations online, we highly reccomend a stop to our
visitor center located right off Route 276 near the forest entrance for help
in creating your itinerary. The visitor center provides a wide variety of
resources and local experts happy to answer any of your questions.

## Recreation

Pisgah Ranger District contains over 100 miles of equestrian use trails.
Beyond trails, there are also plenty of Forest Service roads that enable miles
more of recreational use. Wolf Ford provides the perfect access point for many
of these trails and roads, enabling a variety of lengths and difficulty
levels.

The forest provides a perfect blend of natural and cultural history, best seen
through the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway and a trip to the Cradle of
Forestry, the first school of forestry in America. In addition, the nearby
Blue Ridge Parkway affords hundreds of miles worth of scenic views, including
long mountain vistas, roadside waterfalls, and pastoral farmland.

Finally, all National Forests in North Carolina property is considered North
Carolina gamelands. See the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for
rules and restrictions.

## Facilities

This campground is remote with pit toilets. No water or electricity is
available. Campers will be provided a combination code with their reservation
that is required for access.

## Natural Features

This campground is located near the confluence of many creeks, as well as the
South Fork of the Mills River. Additionally, the area is home to a wide
variety of bird species and animal species ranging from chipmunks to black
bears. Finally, the campground affords plenty of shade with large trees
including maples, oaks, poplars, birches, and pines, that create a patchwork
quilt of beauty in the fall season.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (828) 577-4910.

## Nearby Attractions

Wolf Ford Horse Campround is within a short distance of the Cradle of
Forestry, Pisgah Inn & Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
Wildlife Education Center and Fish Hatchery, Dupont State Forest, and the town
of Brevard just down the mountain from this strategic location. Within Brevard
one can enjoy blocks of shops and restaurants on Main Street, or seek out
guides for fishing, riding, hiking, or floating expeditions in and around
Pisgah National Forest.

## Charges & Cancellations

If Yellow Gap Road (FSR 1206) is administratively closed, all reservations
will be refunded.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation only campground located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, near the town of Brevard.  The campground is designed and intended for equestrian use. This campground provides access to a comprehensive network of multiple use trails, as well as creeks, streams, and waterfalls, which the Pisgah is known for. In addition to its many waterfalls, Pisgah Ranger District is famous for its scenic vistas and the Cradle of Forestry, which is located only a short 4 mile drive from the campground itself. </p>
<p>Wolf Ford Horse Camp is located 3.2 miles down Yellow Gap Road, gravel Forest Service Road 1206, therein providing a serene escape from the main visiting traffic on Highway 276.  Consequently, this campground provides the perfect launching point to explore many different destinations in the Forest, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, 276 Corridor, and countless other waterfalls accessed off of the district's many gravel Forest Service roads.</p>
<p>After you make your reservations online, we highly reccomend a stop to our visitor center located right off Route 276 near the forest entrance for help in creating your itinerary. The visitor center provides a wide variety of resources and local experts happy to answer any of your questions. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Pisgah Ranger District contains over 100 miles of equestrian use trails. Beyond trails, there are also plenty of Forest Service roads that enable miles more of recreational use. Wolf Ford provides the perfect access point for many of these trails and roads, enabling a variety of lengths and difficulty levels. </p>
<p>The forest provides a perfect blend of natural and cultural history, best seen through the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway and a trip to the Cradle of Forestry, the first school of forestry in America. In addition, the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway affords hundreds of miles worth of scenic views, including long mountain vistas, roadside waterfalls, and pastoral farmland. </p>
<p>Finally, all National Forests in North Carolina property is considered North Carolina gamelands. See the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for rules and restrictions.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground is remote with pit toilets. No water or electricity is available.  Campers will be provided a combination code with their reservation that is required for access.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This campground is located near the confluence of many creeks, as well as the South Fork of the Mills River. Additionally, the area is home to a wide variety of bird species and animal species ranging from chipmunks to black bears. Finally, the campground affords plenty of shade with large trees including maples, oaks, poplars, birches, and pines, that create a patchwork quilt of beauty in the fall season.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (828) 577-4910.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Wolf Ford Horse Campround is within a short distance of the Cradle of Forestry, Pisgah Inn & Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina Wildlife Education Center and Fish Hatchery, Dupont State Forest, and the town of Brevard just down the mountain from this strategic location. Within Brevard one can enjoy blocks of shops and restaurants on Main Street, or seek out guides for fishing, riding, hiking, or floating expeditions in and around Pisgah National Forest.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>If Yellow Gap Road (FSR 1206) is administratively closed, all reservations will be refunded.</p>

Wolf Ford Horse Camp

Streams in Pisgah National Forest

Wolf Ford Campground

## Overview

Cliffside Lake Recreation Area is a large Day Use area outside of Highlands,
NC in Nantahala National Forest. The site offers access to Cliffside Lake
where visitors can fish and swim. Cliffside is also home to several
trailheads, including the popular Ranger Falls Trail. A $5 per car parking fee
is charged for all visitors. Picnic shelters are available for reservation and
are the perfect venue for a family reunion, school group, or church outing.

## Recreation

Cliffside Lake Recreation Area offers six hiking trails ranging from easy to
moderate, as well as trout fishing, picnicking and swimming. Boating is not
permitted. Cliffside is a short drive from Dry Falls, Whitewater Falls, and
Rainbow Falls. Cliffside is also adjacent to the well maintained and secluded
Van Hook Glade Campground. The nearby Cashiers Valley offers recreationalists
a plethora of activities such as hiking, cycling, fishing, rock climbing, and
whitewater. Nearby Whiteside Mountain is the perfect hike for an adventurous
family with young children.

## Facilities

The Cliffside Lake Picnic shelters offer visitors a large covered area with
picnic tables, grills, and vault toilets. These shelters must be reserved in
advance.

Visitors can utilize the beach and swimming area (no lifeguard on duty), a
fishing pier, flush toilets near the beach, and several small uncovered picnic
areas complete with tables and grills.

## Natural Features

Cliffside Lake is located adjacent to the beautiful Cullasaja Gorge where
visitors can see several large waterfalls a short walk from Highway 64. The
site is nestled between three beautiful mountains, all of which can be
explored on the extensive trail system. At 4,118 feet elevation, visitors will
enjoy the cooler temperatures that the unique temperate rainforest ecosystem
brings to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The calm waters of Cliffside Lake offer
anglers of all ages a unique opportunity to catch multiple species including
trout, bass, and bream.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 787-1980.

## Nearby Attractions

A morning or late afternoon drive down scenic Highway 64 is sure to present
visitors with amazing views. The quaint town of Highlands has a general store
and several fantastic restaurants, while the larger town of Franklin has
shopping, grocery stores and performing arts.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Cliffside Lake Recreation Area is a large Day Use area outside of Highlands, NC in Nantahala National Forest. The site offers access to Cliffside Lake where visitors can fish and swim. Cliffside is also home to several trailheads, including the popular Ranger Falls Trail. A $5 per car parking fee is charged for all visitors. Picnic shelters are available for reservation and are the perfect venue for a family reunion, school group, or church outing.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Cliffside Lake Recreation Area offers six hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate, as well as trout fishing, picnicking and swimming. Boating is not permitted. Cliffside is a short drive from Dry Falls, Whitewater Falls, and Rainbow Falls. Cliffside is also adjacent to the well maintained and secluded Van Hook Glade Campground. The nearby Cashiers Valley offers recreationalists a plethora of activities such as hiking, cycling, fishing, rock climbing, and whitewater. Nearby Whiteside Mountain is the perfect hike for an adventurous family with young children.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Cliffside Lake Picnic shelters offer visitors a large covered area with picnic tables, grills, and vault toilets. These shelters must be reserved in advance.</p>
<p>Visitors can utilize the beach and swimming area (no lifeguard on duty), a fishing pier, flush toilets near the beach, and several small uncovered picnic areas complete with tables and grills.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Cliffside Lake is located adjacent to the beautiful Cullasaja Gorge where visitors can see several large waterfalls a short walk from Highway 64. The site is nestled between three beautiful mountains, all of which can be explored on the extensive trail system. At 4,118 feet elevation, visitors will enjoy the cooler temperatures that the unique temperate rainforest ecosystem brings to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The calm waters of Cliffside Lake offer anglers of all ages a unique opportunity to catch multiple species including trout, bass, and bream.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (828) 787-1980.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>A morning or late afternoon drive down scenic Highway 64 is sure to present visitors with amazing views. The quaint town of Highlands has a general store and several fantastic restaurants, while the larger town of Franklin has shopping, grocery stores and performing arts.</p>

Cliffside Swim area

Cliffside Lake Campground 1

Cliffside Lake Shelter

Cliffside Lake Hiking trail

View from Small Picnic Shelter

Cliffside Lake picnic

Cliffeside Lake Picnic Area

Cliffside Lake Shelters

## Overview

Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala
National Forest. Convenient for families and anglers, the campground is in
close proximity to hiking trails, scenic views, waterfalls and a nearby lake.

## Recreation

Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded campsites,
or seek out many activities close by. A short trail in the campground leads to
the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, which offers six hiking trails ranging
from easy to moderate, as well as trout fishing, picnicking and swimming.
Boating is not permitted.  
  
Van Hook glade is a short drive from Dry Falls and Whitewater Falls.

## Facilities

Van Hook Glade offers 18 secluded sites, all equipped with picnic tables, tent
pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. Hot showers and flush
toilets are also provided, and firewood is available for purchase on-site.

## Natural Features

The campground is located just 4 miles from the scenic and cultural
attractions of Highlands, North Carolina, offering shady campsites in a
heavily wooded and secluded area situated on rolling hills. The elevation is
4,118 feet, and the calm waters of Cliffside Lake sit adjacent.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 787-1980.

## Nearby Attractions

A morning or late afternoon drive down scenic Highway 64 is sure to present
visitors with amazing views. The quaint town of Highlands has a general store
and various attractions, while the larger town of Franklin has shopping, a
casino, grocery stores and performing arts.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Convenient for families and anglers, the campground is in close proximity to hiking trails, scenic views, waterfalls and a nearby lake.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded campsites, or seek out many activities close by. A short trail in the campground leads to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, which offers six hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate, as well as trout fishing, picnicking and swimming. Boating is not permitted.
<br/><br/>
Van Hook glade is a short drive from Dry Falls and Whitewater Falls.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Van Hook Glade offers 18 secluded sites, all equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. Hot showers and flush toilets are also provided, and firewood is available for purchase on-site.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located just 4 miles from the scenic and cultural attractions of Highlands, North Carolina, offering shady campsites in a heavily wooded and secluded area situated on rolling hills. The elevation is 4,118 feet, and the calm waters of Cliffside Lake sit adjacent.

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (828) 787-1980.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
A morning or late afternoon drive down scenic Highway 64 is sure to present visitors with amazing views. The quaint town of Highlands has a general store and various attractions, while the larger town of Franklin has shopping, a casino, grocery stores and performing arts.

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