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Davidson River

Warning

General

Davidson River Campground — Closure Update: Now Reopening July 1, 2026 To enhance the guest experience, the U.S. Forest Service and Naventure are collaborating to modernize Davidson River Campground with new bathhouses, upgraded utilities, and fresh pavement throughout. Due to severe winter weather conditions that impacted construction, our anticipated reopening date has been extended from May 1 to July 1, 2026. We appreciate your patience as these important improvements are completed, and we look forward to welcoming you back to a campground that is better than ever. For questions, please visit www.naventure.com/closures 

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

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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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 21 to Nov 15

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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132 Sites Available

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

Reviews (575)

What Guests Are Saying

Davidson River Campground is highly praised for its stunning natural beauty, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors appreciate the variety of outdoor activities available, including hiking, fishing, and swimming, as well as the peaceful atmosphere. Some reviews note areas for improvement, particularly regarding bathroom maintenance and site accessibility, but overall, the campground remains a beloved destination that many return to year after year.

Review Summary

4.6
575 reviews
5
73.4%
422
4
17.4%
100
3
6.3%
36
2
2.4%
14
1
0.5%
3

Marsh J

Verified

April 2, 2025 Stayed at: 110, Loop: POPLAR

5

Excellent campground. We stayed in the 'no generator' loop, and were very happy with the location and the quiet. The campground is beautiful, and well worth a visit. Staff were very helpful and informative. Bathroom (on our loop, at least) was clean and well stocked. And the shower was actually warm!
Highly recommended

Kelley J

Verified

March 31, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SYCAMORE

4

We've tent camped at this campground twice. We enjoyed both of our visits. It is a very nice campground with a fantastic location and it gets *A LOT* of use. Despite the amount of traffic, the campsites and grounds are generally clean.

Both times we've booked, we have only been able to reserve our electric site on the Sycamore loop. Sycamore is convenient as it is the first loop in the campground and appears to be a smaller loop than others. Be aware some Sycamore loop sites (especially 1, 2, and 3) are fairly exposed to noise related to the nearby campground entrance, can be visible to passing traffic, and the light pollution from the campground entrance can be an annoying distraction to some as the lights are on all night. Some campgrounds use directional lighting, a hedge, or a fence (yuck!) to address visibility and light pollution issues - we used a tarp which helped some.

Campers should also be aware that the Sycamore bath house has 1 male and 1 female bathroom; both provide 1-bathroom stall and 1-shower stall. Because of the proximity of this campground to nearby hiking trails and the small size of the bath house, bath houses are sometimes unavailable to campers because of hikers. During one trip our bath house was occupied for about an hour by a hiking party unassociated with the campground. Bath houses are ok; could sometimes use a bit better cleaning.

Never had a need to contact a campground host, but folks at the entrance have always been very nice and helpful. We'll be back.

Kevin T

Verified

March 31, 2025 Stayed at: 076, Loop: DOGW

3

Great campground, but bathhouse was not cleaned for first 4 days we were there.

Luke B

Verified

March 28, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SYCAMORE

5

This place is awesome, maintained very well. An annual go-to!

polly c

Verified

March 26, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SYCAMORE

3

Great area,lots to do and see. Only drawback was our bathroom facility in the sycamore loop. It was dirty,and cleaned only once while we were there 6 days.

James B

Verified

March 16, 2025 Stayed at: 052, Loop: APPL

2

Beautiful campground and I’ve stayed here many time. Needs a bit more care at this point. One of the bath houses has been closed for several years and the next closest was not maintained well.

dixie k

Verified

February 26, 2025 Stayed at: 065, Loop: DOGW

3

Be aware visitors center is closed Sunday and Monday! Site was long but tight pulling out with a 40’ rv among trees… not sure anything above that is gonna fit! Be aware! We got misdirected and called the numbers for assistance that are listed on this site and never did get a call back…. Basically google Walmart in Brevard and look for brown signs fyi…

Bob V

Verified

February 17, 2025 Stayed at: 157, Loop: Riverbend

4

People at gate were excellent

We camped near the river bend and the men’s restroom was locked
Some inconvenience with everyone having to use women’s

Edward M

Verified

February 8, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SYCAMORE

5

Have been visiting many parks in the southeast for past couple of months and Davidson River was hands down the best. The park is scenic and meticulously maintained but more importantly the employees were the finest group of people I have run across in a long time. Kind helpful and hard working

Sarah M

Verified

January 29, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SYCAMORE

5

Nice site on a quiet loop. Actually had enough service to send and receive text messages

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.2808 / -82.7225

Elevation: 655 feet

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

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Davidson River Campground — Closure Update: Now Reopening July 1, 2026 To enhance the guest experience, the U.S. Forest Service and Naventure are collaborating to modernize Davidson River Campground with new bathhouses, upgraded utilities, and fresh pavement throughout. Due to severe winter weather conditions that impacted construction, our anticipated reopening date has been extended from May 1 to July 1, 2026. We appreciate your patience as these important improvements are completed, and we look forward to welcoming you back to a campground that is better than ever. For questions, please visit www.naventure.com/closures 

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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