Warning
GeneralDavidson 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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About Davidson River
Number of accommodations: 132
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Hiking
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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.
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
William C
VerifiedMay 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: HEML
Clean, quiet, friendly, love it!
James C
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: Roadside
IMHO, National Forest Service campgrounds are the GOLD standard in campgrounds. Spacious, nicely spaced and equipped sites, plenty of bathroom facilities w/showers, numerous water pumps, firewood and ice for sale at the entrance (the National Park Service doesn't even do that), super friendly staff and everything well-maintained (given what I'm sure is less than ideal funding). 5 Stars all the way!
Paul J
VerifiedMay 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: DOGW
Only bad thing about the campground is bad cell phone service, no WiFi and bad TV antenna stations. Everything else is excellent. One of my favorites. If not for the previous comments about tech stuff, would think I was in heaven!
Susan H
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SYCAMORE
We were at site Sycamore #3 which was near the entrance. Pretty quiet after hours & check-in & check out times. Nice level site with electric only. Nice spacing between sites. Very helpful & friendly staff. Bath house was clean but some updating would be nice. Each loop has their own bath/shower house which is good since there is only one stall for bathroom & one shower stall. Adding another shower would be helpful but it was never an issue while we were there. We would return but maybe select a loop further in the campground to not be near the entrance. Easy pull through dump station.
Brett V
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: WOAK
This is probably our favorite campsite. It is a beautiful area, always well taken care of, and the staff is always friendly.
Andy M
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: DOGW
Great place to stay. If you don't want a camp host as a neighbor don't get a site near a bathroom house.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
GeneralDavidson 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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