Davidson River

$44.00–$74.00/night

1 DAVIDSON RIVER CIRCLE
PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768

Pisgah Ranger District Alcohol Restrictions- Pisgah Ranger District

The following acts are prohibited for the protection of public health or safety on the Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest:

Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law. 36 CFR 261.58 (bb)

Closure Areas

Sycamore Flats Day Use
Horsepasture River
Coontree Day Use
Avery Creek Road
Looking Glass Falls
Lickstone Road
Sliding Rock
Sunburst Day Use
Lake Powhatan Day Use
Davidson River Beach
Pisgah Ranger Station/Visitor Center
Schenck Civilian Conservation Center

Pisgah Ranger District Alcohol Restrictions

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.

Camp site features

Across 132 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 30 of 132 sites
Fire pit: 109 of 132 sites
Picnic table: 124 of 132 sites
Pets allowed: all 132 sites
Longest RV: 67 ft
Largest party: 16 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

1,791 reviews

5 stars

1,225

4 stars

350

3 stars

125

2 stars

1 stars

Dawn C

Loop:Riverbend

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Reviewed 7 days ago

We had a wonderful stay as usual; love this place!

Barry H

Loop:Heml

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Reviewed 8 days ago

New facilities are very nice. Campsites have also been improved. Great place to stay.

Cliff T

Loop:Dogw

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Reviewed 8 days ago

All I can say is Wow! The complete renovation down to the last detail are wonderful. All new heated shower and bath houses. All new asphalt on every loop and site. A lot of underbrush cleared out. All new dump (2 now ) and potable water stations. All the fresh water faucets on the loop are new. As before only select sites have electrical hookup with no water and sewer at the sites. This is one of my favorite camp grounds due to the trails along the river (easy walking) and of course more difficult ones if needed. Great place to ride bikes and just get away from it all. What's cool is your minutes away from Downtown Brevard and many restaurants and places to purchase supplies. Great job!

Lindsey B

Loop:Heml

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Beautiful campground!

Cindy S

Loop:Poplar

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Beautiful area,lots of trails, updated bathrooms.

Georgianne M

Loop:Laurel

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Reviewed 10 days ago

So happy to have my favorite campground open again. The bath houses are wonderful - love the individual rooms and privacy! The new roads are fantastic and the staff is as great, helpful and friendly as ever! AND THANK YOU for being open all year!!! One of our semi regular 60 degree daytime highs will bring my friends back all winter! Welcome back and thank you for all you do to keep it a clean, well run and awesome place to camp!

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 2% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 6 years of reservations.