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Reviews (577)
What Guests Are Saying
Davidson River Campground is highly praised for its beautiful scenery, well-maintained trails, and variety of outdoor activities, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and the tranquil environment. While some reviews mention the need for bathroom upgrades and maintenance on certain sites, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning year after year.
What Guests Are Saying
Davidson River Campground is highly praised for its beautiful scenery, well-maintained trails, and variety of outdoor activities, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and the tranquil environment. While some reviews mention the need for bathroom upgrades and maintenance on certain sites, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning year after year.
Review Summary
Creighton W
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: APPL
1 night
Marg C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: HEML
The scenery, hikes, river, and unique campsites make Davidson River a special place. Walking along the river is relaxing. You can also fish and cool off at various locations along the river.
Jonas S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: APPL
We love Davidson River. It’s a quiet, well-designed location with plenty of nature to keep the kids busy. The trails are immaculate and easy to access. Minutes away from great MTV in Pisgah, easy to tune down the river, great fishing, and near plenty of other activities in Brevard, Asheville, and DuPont . It’s our favorite campground that we’ve visited and have made multiple trips there.
Amy M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: HEML
My husband and I camp at DR each summer with a group of 15+ friends. We start planning for the next trip as soon as it ends. DR is beautiful and is a great way to de-stress, unplug, commune with nature, and create memories with old and new friends. My only recommendation for improvement is the bathrooms beefs a little more attention - and guests need to remember to flush!
William B
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: DOGW
I have been camping there for over 50 years. This is one of the prettiest camping places I ever been to. Still go b ack every year.
George L
VerifiedDecember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: HEML
Great campground. Lots of things to do, biking, hiking, fishing, swimming, relaxing, etc. They have the best people working here. They are so friendly and always wanting to help.
Thomas L
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: Roadside
We always have a wonderful time tent camping at Davidson River Campground at our favorite campsite. The campground and facilities are always clean and people respect the quiet times.
Michael L
VerifiedNovember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: Roadside
Great experience very clean and quiet.
Barbara B
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: POPLAR
Nice secluded area with campsites. The bathrooms seemed a bit breezy for colder months.
Steve V
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WOAK
One of our favorite campgrounds - the staff is always super friendly and excited to see the bathroom upgrades
Location & Directions for Davidson River
1 Davidson River Circle, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 United States
Elevation: 655 ft
Getting There
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 mi on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276...
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 mi on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mi. 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 mi on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mi. 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 mi on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mi. Follow signs to the campground.
Highway access
Davidson River Campground is accessible via I-26, with Exit 40 leading to State Highway 280, which is approximately 15.5 miles from the campground. I-40 is also nearby, providing additional access to the area.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Gates may be closed but not locked.
- Please make sure to plan your departure day to provide adequate time for staff to prepare the site for the next group of visitors.
- A number of first-come, first-serve sites are offered during the winter only. Availability is extremely limited during peak season, weekends, and holidays. It is recommended that visitors reserve other sites ahead of time.
- Single campsites are limited to 2 vehicles per site and double campsites limited to 4 vehicles per site. Additional vehicles wishing to park at the site are subject to a $5.00 per vehicle fee.
- All campsites must be occupied the first night of a reservation. Any unoccupied site on the first night will be released for other users and reservations will be cancelled without opportunity for refund.
- Pets are allowed on-site and must be supervised for the duration of your stay. Dogs must be kept on-leash or contained for the duration of your stay. Dog fences are not allowed in the campground.
- Davidson River is located in black bear territory. Visitors are expected to keep all smellable items locked away inside a camper, vehicle, or provided bear box. Visitors who do not comply with this rule may be asked to vacate the facility due to an increased risk of public safety.
- Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.; generators not allowed on Poplar Loop (sites 99-113)
- Campground hosts sites are clearly marked. Hosts are present to provide assistance to visitors should the need arise.
- Campground hosts are available for any questions. Campground office number is (828) 885-7557.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- This campground is managed by Naventure.
- Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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