About Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
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
001, Loop: COVU
- Pet Friendly
- Gravel
Site Details
Reviews (36)
What Guests Are Saying
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is praised for its beautiful, remote location and peaceful atmosphere, making it a cherished spot for families. The site offers great features like trails, creek access, and a fire pit. However, there are concerns about the non-functional water pump, which needs attention.
What Guests Are Saying
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is praised for its beautiful, remote location and peaceful atmosphere, making it a cherished spot for families. The site offers great features like trails, creek access, and a fire pit. However, there are concerns about the non-functional water pump, which needs attention.
Review Summary
John F
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
Been coming here for more than 40 years. They finally got the water working in the winter. Moved the solar panel actually to be in the sun! Only froze on two days below 10 degrees! We thawed with a propane torch and made it work. The company that maintains needs a little more prodding to keep the bathrooms up. We had a large group and ran out of toilet paper. Ashes were not emptied in the fire pit either. But the place is beautiful as always.
John F
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
Been coming here for more than 40 years. They finally got the water working in the winter. Moved the solar panel actually to be in the sun! Only froze on two days below 10 degrees! We thawed with a propane torch and made it work. The company that maintains needs a little more prodding to keep the bathrooms up. We had a large group and ran out of toilet paper. Ashes were not emptied in the fire pit either. But the place is beautiful as always.
JAMES B
VerifiedMarch 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
The field and Out House were very clean. The well pump worked. The weather was perfect. The new bridge was a great improvement.
JAMES B
VerifiedMarch 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
The field and Out House were very clean. The well pump worked. The weather was perfect. The new bridge was a great improvement.
Scott M
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
We enjoyed the location.
Scott M
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
We enjoyed the location.
Charles W
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
Upper Cove Creek Campground is set at a good elevation and is very peaceful. The stream crossing to access the site should not be attempted by small or low cars.
Charles W
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
Upper Cove Creek Campground is set at a good elevation and is very peaceful. The stream crossing to access the site should not be attempted by small or low cars.
Elizabeth B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
We always love camping at Cove Creek; it’s the best!
Elizabeth B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COVU
We always love camping at Cove Creek; it’s the best!
Location & Directions for Cove Creek Upper 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 Upper Group Camp is accessible via U.S. Highway 276, which connects to Highway 280 and U.S. Highway 64. The camp is located approximately 4.5 miles from the intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 276.
Nearby National Park
Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate driving time: 57 min
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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