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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
David G
VerifiedOctober 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SYCAMORE
One of the best trips we have had and we camp a lot. Loved the site. It was a quite site, very relaxing and close to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Dustin L
VerifiedOctober 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: LAUREL
Another great stay at Davidson River. Great location on the edge of Pisgah National Forest. Hiking/biking trails easily accessible right from the campground. Easy bike ride or walk into edge of town via the trail that parallels the river. Great vibe in campgrounds during fall. Employees all are very friendly, informative, and truly want everyone's stay to be the best it can be. Facilities, although dated in some areas of the grounds, are clean and functional. A lot of sites that back up to the forest received new bear boxes. Another positive. Aids in properly storing food/trash/scented items that bears/racoons may be out looking for. It's appreciated that anyone entering the grounds needs to pass through the main gate which is staffed during the days. This helps keep down the non-campers driving through just to look around. Less traffic the better. Most likely will return next fall.
Kelly A
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WOAK
Perfect location, clean!
Ryan B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: APPL
Friendly and knowledgeable campground staff. Super close to trails -- we were mountain biking and riding black mountain from the campsite is pretty awesome.
Cary R
VerifiedOctober 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SYCAMORE
The place is wonderful.
Trail access right behind the camp site.
Best of all were the friendly faces of Staff.
Sarah S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 159, Loop: Riverbend
Quiet campground, nice facilities, close to a town if you need anything
Marisol E
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SYCAMORE
Loved our campsite. Lots of room, quiet spot. Only complaint is the shower was on a push valve and no control over temperature. There was also only 1 toilet and 1 shower but we never ran into anyone else where we had to wait.
John K
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: Roadside
We have never had a bad experience at Davidson River, that is why we keep returning year after year.
Beth E
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: HEML
Nice campground with one newer shower house on our loop and one older.
Paul D
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SYCAMORE
We always have a good visit to the Davidson River park. The sites are level, and well kept. Our only problem, is there is NO
coverage for our Verizon phones. Our daughter uses AT&T and has some coverage. The camping and trails are just great, and the park is located within easy access to many other areas of interest.
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 6, 2026
