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Reviews (576)
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
Marg C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: HEML
Davidson River is a beautiful area with good camping and excellent hikes.
Carmen o
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: APPL
We loved it! beautiful place, well kept, organized, lots to do in the area. Conveniently close to stores if you are missing something. We all wanted to stay longer and would love to return in the future! a lot of beautiful memories were made that weekend!
Robbie O
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: POPLAR
This campground is in the Best Location at Pisgah Forest, very well-kept
Carolyn C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 158, Loop: Riverbend
Swimming.. nature trails.peaceful.. friendly people.. small town visit to Hendersonville .. thrift stores..
KELLY E
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: DOGW
Only visited a few days. Looking forward to returning so we can enjoy more of the trails. Bathrooms and dumpsters were located fairly close to each campsite. However each only has one shower stall. We were there on a weekday so this wasn’t an issue. Quit, peaceful - roomy campsites. Well shaded.
Terri A
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: HEML
Davidson River is, by far, our favorite campground. Sites are wooded, shady and clean. Electric sites are a plus, wish there were more of them. Staff is always very helpful.
Jenna C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: APPL
Always love staying here when we go to pisgah national forest !! It’s so nice, trails around , so pretty, clean bathrooms
So much to do nearby !
Thomas L
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: Roadside
We had a wonderful time (despite one night of rain) camping in our tent at our favorite spot in the Davidson River Campground.
Shalin R
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: APPL
Nice clean site. Free showers. Friendly staff
Bettina S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: DOGW
Great campsites in a great location. Nice bathrooms. Friendly service
Location Davidson River
Address:
1 Davidson River Circle
Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768
United States
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.
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.
Elevation: 655 feet
3.6 mi drive to downtown Pisgah Forest (about 9 min)
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: September 9, 2026
