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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 

Warning

General

Davidson River Campground Closed November 2025 - May 2026 for Bathhouse Renovations:
To enhance the guest experience, the US Forest Service and Naventure are collaborating to modernize the campground’s bathhouses with upgraded facilities designed for improved comfort and privacy. The campground will be closed from November 2025 through May 2026 to complete this work. We look forward to welcoming you back when renovations are complete.

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

Featured amenities

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Showers

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

Campground Amenities

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    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 21 to Nov 15

Sites & Availability

132 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: SYCAMORE
Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: SYCAMORE
Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: SYCAMORE
Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: SYCAMORE
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: SYCAMORE
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: SYCAMORE
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: SYCAMORE
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: SYCAMORE
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: SYCAMORE
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: SYCAMORE
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: WOAK
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: WOAK
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: WOAK
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: WOAK
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 035, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 037, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 038, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 039, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 041, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 044, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 045, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 047, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 048, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 050, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 051, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
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🚐 053, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: APPL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 056, Loop: DOGW
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 058, Loop: DOGW
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 059, Loop: DOGW
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: DOGW
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 062, Loop: DOGW
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
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🚐 063, Loop: DOGW
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 065, Loop: DOGW
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
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🚐 066, Loop: DOGW
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: DOGW
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 071, Loop: DOGW
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 072, Loop: DOGW
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 074, Loop: DOGW
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 075, Loop: DOGW
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 076, Loop: DOGW
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 078, Loop: DOGW
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 079, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 080, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 081, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 082, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 083, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 084, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 086, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 087, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 089, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 090, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 092, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 093, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 094, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 095, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 096, Loop: LAUREL
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 098, Loop: LAUREL
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 099, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 100, Loop: POPLAR
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 101, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 102, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 103, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 104, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 105, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 106, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 107, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 108, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 109, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 110, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 111, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 113, Loop: POPLAR
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 114, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 115, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 116, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 117, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 118, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 119, Loop: HEML
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 120, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 121, Loop: HEML
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 122, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 123, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 124, Loop: HEML
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 125, Loop: HEML
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 127, Loop: HEML
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 128, Loop: HEML
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 129, Loop: HEML
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 130, Loop: HEML
50 Amp · Electric Only
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 132, Loop: HEML
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 133, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 134, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 135, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 136, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 137, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 138, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 139, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 140, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 141, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 143, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 144, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 145, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 146, Loop: Roadside
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 147, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 148, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 149, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 150, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 151, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 152, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 153, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 154, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 155, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 157, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 158, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 159, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night
🚐 161, Loop: Riverbend
No Hookups
$74.00
/ per night

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

William C

Verified

May 11, 2024 Stayed at: 119, Loop: HEML

5

Clean, quiet, friendly, love it!

James C

Verified

May 10, 2024 Stayed at: 141, Loop: Roadside

5

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

Verified

May 9, 2024 Stayed at: 071, Loop: DOGW

4

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

Verified

May 8, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SYCAMORE

4

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

Verified

May 7, 2024 Stayed at: 032, Loop: WOAK

5

This is probably our favorite campsite. It is a beautiful area, always well taken care of, and the staff is always friendly.

Andy M

Verified

May 6, 2024 Stayed at: 071, Loop: DOGW

5

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

Verified

May 6, 2024 Stayed at: 116, Loop: HEML

5

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

Verified

May 5, 2024 Stayed at: 087, Loop: LAUREL

4

It’s a beautiful place to stay in the Pisgah Forest especially in the spring

Chris F

Verified

May 4, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SYCAMORE

5

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

Verified

May 3, 2024 Stayed at: 052, Loop: APPL

4

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

Latitude & Longitude: 35.2808 / -82.7225

Elevation: 655 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm - 7:00 am. Gates may be closed but not locked from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

General

Note that check-in time is 2:00 pm. No campsite is guaranteed to be open and available for users until this time.

General

Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Please make sure to plan your departure day to provide adequate time for staff to prepare the site for the next group of visitors.

General

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.

General

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.

General

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.

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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.

General

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.

General

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)

General

Campground hosts sites are clearly marked. Hosts are present to provide assistance to visitors should the need arise.

General

Campground hosts are available for any questions. Campground office number is (828) 885-7557.

General

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.

General

This campground is managed by Naventure.  

General

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 

Warning

General

Davidson River Campground Closed November 2025 - May 2026 for Bathhouse Renovations:
To enhance the guest experience, the US Forest Service and Naventure are collaborating to modernize the campground’s bathhouses with upgraded facilities designed for improved comfort and privacy. The campground will be closed from November 2025 through May 2026 to complete this work. We look forward to welcoming you back when renovations are complete.

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