About Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Fishing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
002, Loop: GROUP CAMP
- Pet Friendly
- Gravel
Site Details
Reviews (27)
What Guests Are Saying
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is praised for its magical atmosphere, with ample sun and shade, and numerous nearby water features, making it ideal for various outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and rock climbing. Reviewers highlight the friendly maintenance crew and the spacious setting, perfect for group gatherings and recreation. While some concerns were noted regarding summer camp traffic and the lack of clarity about water potability, these did not detract significantly from the overall positive experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is praised for its magical atmosphere, with ample sun and shade, and numerous nearby water features, making it ideal for various outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and rock climbing. Reviewers highlight the friendly maintenance crew and the spacious setting, perfect for group gatherings and recreation. While some concerns were noted regarding summer camp traffic and the lack of clarity about water potability, these did not detract significantly from the overall positive experience.
Review Summary
Anne S
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GROUP CAMP
Anne S
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GROUP CAMP
Anne S
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GROUP CAMP
John F
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GROUP CAMP
Location is amazing. Site is perfect. But the folks that manage are worthless. Paying $120 per day. No toilet paper. Latrine in bad need of pumping. No hand sanitizer. We were there for 5 days, never saw anyone working at either site. They should not be allowed to continue managing these sites.
John F
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GROUP CAMP
Location is amazing. Site is perfect. But the folks that manage are worthless. Paying $120 per day. No toilet paper. Latrine in bad need of pumping. No hand sanitizer. We were there for 5 days, never saw anyone working at either site. They should not be allowed to continue managing these sites.
Aaron D
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GROUP CAMP
Love coming to this place, always a great time
Aaron D
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GROUP CAMP
Love coming to this place, always a great time
Location & Directions for Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
1 Davidson River Circle, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 United States
Elevation: 903 ft
Getting There
From the Asheville airport, take Highway 280 west to the U.S. Highway 64/280/276 intersection at Pisgah National Forest. Turn north onto U.S. Highway 276. Go 4.5 mi to Forest Road 475A and turn left. Travel on 475A for 3 mi to the campground on th...
From the Asheville airport, take Highway 280 west to the U.S. Highway 64/280/276 intersection at Pisgah National Forest. Turn north onto U.S. Highway 276. Go 4.5 mi to Forest Road 475A and turn left. Travel on 475A for 3 mi to the campground on the right.
Highway access
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is accessible via U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 276, both located within a few miles of the campground. The nearest major road access is U.S. Highway 276, which connects to Highway 280.
Nearby National Park
Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate driving time: 57 min
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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