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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
Ashley P
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: APPL
Davidson camp grounds was an amazing first summer tent camping experience for my daughter and I. We had a warm shower and that was great. The wonderful river next to the camp ground provided cool relief from the summer heat. We brought tubes to float down. Lots of rocks. Not far from sliding rock and Looking Glass Falls. Great ice cream place at the end of the road, Dolly’s. I would recommend Davidsons camp ground to all.
Alegra F
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: LAUREL
Liked the campground and the spacious site. Had a lot of rain during our stay, so that put a damper on things. But love the proximity to the waterfalls and Brevard. Lots to do in this area and very easy to get to. Staff was very friendly.
Conner H
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 139, Loop: Roadside
The new ownership did nothing to deal with other campers who ran generators all night. We discussed this in length with them but saw no action.
Virginia G
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: HEML
I felt fortunate to find a booking only 6 weeks out, but now I know why this site was vacant. Hemlock 114 is a riverside site at the crossing of a road, river access, and an attraction and it had zero privacy, with families and dogs walking by in a steady stream all day. All of the riverside campsites lacked privacy so I would avoid these in the future.
The restroom and shower facility was in disrepair (one of two toilets out of order) and the bugs inside were plentiful, perhaps because the bottom of the door was rotted away.
The employees were very friendly and helpful. All in all, I did not have a bad experience, just not the "retreat in nature" experience I had hoped form.
Gretchen M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: POPLAR
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Seily B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SYCAMORE
Everything was perfect. Very close to the places we wanted to visit. Would definitely stay again.
Audrey D
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: DOGW
I love Davidson! I wish they had sewer hookup sites and this is literally my only suggestion for improvement.
Tracy B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: HEML
Great sites by the river, fairly decent bathrooms, watch out for the poison oak :)
Good proximity to lots of great hiking and waterfalls.
Robert R
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: DOGW
Nice quiet campground. Wish we had more time to enjoy the area.
Sharon P
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: HEML
We really had a blast!! We will definitely be back!! Enjoyed Sliding Rock and the river we swam in!!
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
