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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
Michael H
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SYCAMORE
Great experience.
Jesse R
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: APPL
Campground was very clean and had nice facilities. The surroundings are beautiful and there’s a great trail along the river accessible from certain camp sites and loops. The area is huge so there’s a lot of other campers and there were a lot of groups with kids so it isn’t the most quiet if that’s what you’re looking for. I’m the sites are also not the most private so keep that in mind when booking. But overall it’s a great, well maintained place with a nice and helpful staff.
Renee H
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WOAK
Great location, clean campsites, clean bathrooms, friendly hosts and staff.
RICK H
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SYCAMORE
The bathroom only had one toilet. It was kept clean but with occupancy rates this high more toilets are needed. Thx! Rick Hobson.
Richard D
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SYCAMORE
Excellent/clean facilities. Centrally located access to wonderful activities
Morris M
VerifiedMay 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: DOGW
Enjoyed DR for years. Love to camp there.
Diane S
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: APPL
Really nice campsite. Well kept. Our site was right by the river. Loved the sound of the water at night. The exercise trail also runs parallel to the river so we had a constant lack of privacy. Since it was our first time there, we did not know this trail was there. Our next trip will be at a different site away from this path. Most evenings were very peaceful. On our last night, there was a party that was loud into the wee hours of the morning. The quiet time was not enforced. We received little sleep and we had a long drive home the next day. Most people are not that ignorant and we would not hesitate to come back to this campground again. We liked the proximity to the sights and trails in the area.
Chris F
VerifiedMay 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SYCAMORE
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The bathhouse was in good condition and the shower was easy to use. We had a great time at the campground.
David R
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: LAUREL
It’s a beautiful place to stay in the Pisgah Forest especially in the spring
Lynda W
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: HEML
Welcome staff was both friendly and helpful. Campsite and bathrooms were clean. Loved being so close to the trail and the water. Fish were jumping!
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
