Davidson River

Rocky shoreline of a shallow green body of water in a forest.
DAVIDSON RIVER
DAVIDSON RIVER
DAVIDSON RIVER
DAVIDSON RIVER

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Sites & Rates

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132 total sites

RV Sites

132 sites

About Davidson River

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. 

Number of accommodations: 132

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 21 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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132 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: SYCAMORE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: WOAK RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: WOAK RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: WOAK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: WOAK RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: APPL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: DOGW RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: DOGW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: DOGW RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: DOGW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: DOGW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: DOGW RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: DOGW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: DOGW RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: DOGW RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: DOGW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: DOGW RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: DOGW RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: DOGW RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: DOGW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: DOGW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: LAUREL RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: LAUREL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 099, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 100, Loop: POPLAR RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 101, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 102, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 104, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 105, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 106, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 107, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 108, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 109, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 110, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 111, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 113, Loop: POPLAR RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 114, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 115, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 116, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 117, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 118, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 119, Loop: HEML RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 120, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 121, Loop: HEML RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 122, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 123, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 124, Loop: HEML RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 125, Loop: HEML RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 127, Loop: HEML RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 128, Loop: HEML RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 129, Loop: HEML RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 130, Loop: HEML RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 132, Loop: HEML RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 133, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 134, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 135, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 136, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 137, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 138, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 139, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 140, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 141, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 143, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 144, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 145, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 146, Loop: Roadside RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 147, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 148, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 149, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 150, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 151, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 152, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 153, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 154, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 155, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 157, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 158, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 159, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 161, Loop: Riverbend RV
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.6
576 reviews
5
73.4%
423
4
17.4%
100
3
6.3%
36
2
2.4%
14
1
0.5%
3

Philip M

Verified

September 29, 2023 Stayed at: 138, Loop: Roadside

3

Enjoyed the campground and area very much. The road noise from the trucks going up and down the road from early morning until well in the evening was disappointing and ruined the environment for us.

Jason R

Verified

September 30, 2023 Stayed at: 047, Loop: APPL

3

Location is great. Staff is nice. Bathrooms and showers need updating.

Ismario G

Verified

October 1, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SYCAMORE

3

Always a great camping experience at Davidson River Campground. Clean bathrooms, hiking and cycling trails, restaurants and breweries. Also offers access to Nantahala Preserve and Dupont forest.

Thomas V

Verified

October 6, 2023 Stayed at: 107, Loop: POPLAR

5

Excellent campground - Clean showers and restrooms, helpful gate staff, nice location, weak or no phone signal, and safe environment. Many of the site driveways are not level at all.

John C

Verified

October 8, 2023 Stayed at: 098, Loop: LAUREL

5

Excellent facilities. The campsite, showers, and restrooms were spotlessly clean. The staff is very helpful and nice. Just a few steps to excellent fly fishing spots. Great long-distance hiking or biking trails available directly from the campground. Only 1.8 mile hike to the Waffle House, Hawg Wild BBQ, and Pisgah Tavern. The 31 mile Art Loeb trail starts at the campground. Great opportunities for staying active, yet just a 5-10 min drive to great Brevard restaurants.

Kiln dried firewood and ice available at the main gate.

William W

Verified

October 9, 2023 Stayed at: 144, Loop: Roadside

5

This is such a great campground. So much to do. While the facilities are a little dated, the hosts do an outstanding job of keeping everything clean and serviceable. Staff, hosts and park employees were all incredibly friendly and helpful. We look forward to returning.

Jaclynn D

Verified

October 10, 2023 Stayed at: 137, Loop: Roadside

5

What an amazing time as always.
We loving camping at Davidson River. We were close to all kinds of hiking trails our pup and 5 year old son were able to enjoy. The paved drives make it easy to get around. Our son was confident enough to take off his training wheels!!! We’ll be back soon!!!

Hyejin C

Verified

October 11, 2023 Stayed at: 158, Loop: Riverbend

5

Great spot for camping! Clean bathroom and shower! We will definitely come back in the future!

Jonathan A

Verified

October 12, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SYCAMORE

5

Campground: The staff at Davidson River CG was extremely nice and helpful. Almost too nice, you know, like there's something in the water. No complaints here though, they welcomed us warmly every time we entered and offered help when needed. Campground is well maintained and close to everything you would love about Brevard. It's right on the road that leads to most waterfalls and it's still close to the main road and town.

Site 6 on Sycamore Loop: We thought this site was really great. It's easy to get into and has nice privacy on the camper door side. We arrived after dark and had absolutely no problem backing in and setting up in about 10 minutes. The site backs up right to the exercise trail and river. You can see the river from the site, but a 50' walk through the woods has you there. You can hear it as you sit around the fire. Go to the trail, turn right, and 100' down you are at the main entrance road and the head of the Art Loeb Trail. It's a great site. The bathhouse is right in the middle of the loop and, though it's only one seat and one shower, we didn't have to wait much and they were relatively clean. If we come back to Davidson River and we don't try to find a site with full hookups, site 6 on Sycamore we will look for this site.

Ellen L

Verified

October 13, 2023 Stayed at: 119, Loop: HEML

5

Clean campground, large camping sites. Very safe.

Location Davidson River

Address:
1 Davidson River Circle
Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768
United States

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.

Elevation: 655 feet

Distance to downtown

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 6, 2026

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