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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
craig g
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SYCAMORE
Always enjoyable.
Jeff B
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: WOAK
My only issue was the door at the bath house. It was impossible to completely shut. A lot of different bugs or animals could get inside. All of the employees were great
Bob S
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: Riverbend
Super friendly and helpful staff and camp hosts. Bathrooms are clean, well maintained, and the showers are hot.
Drake B
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 155, Loop: Riverbend
Nice campground great location. Nearby hikes, including a surprisingly fun loop adjacent to the campground.
Robert B
VerifiedNovember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: HEML
Good time. Clean enough bathhouse
Eric R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: APPL
Really nice campsites, clean bathrooms. Staff super friendly. Beautiful and quiet. We love it here.
Nicholas W
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: APPL
I don't care how good a campground is. Stop sending me spam
Elizabeth C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: Roadside
We love Davidson River Campground!! We go at least once a year and twice when we can. Our grandchildren love to ride bikes on the loops or play by the river. Its kept very clean, the sites are well maintained and the staff is so friendly and helpful.
Jerrold P
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: APPL
This trip was a delight. Ridiculously good weather for the last weekend in October and the foliage was still in good form!
Cheerful, helpful people in the gatehouse. Facilities clean and all well maintained. Only fly in the ointment, campers arriving late my last night who left their dog out to bark at length at midnight and again at 1 am. That puts one on edge, waiting for the next occurrence.
Other than that, all campers and animals were well behaved. Had a fine 4 days.
Harrison M
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: POPLAR
Fantastic! Very clean restroom, welcoming and attentive staff and even blew leaves from out camping spot. Great!
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
