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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
Amanda C
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WOAK
We didn't realize when reserving that the host site was visible/almost in our campsite. HOWEVER, they were super quiet and respectful and never knew they were there. Bathrooms were really clean, everyone was friendly, and it was quiet as soon as quiet hours started. 10/10 reccomend and will be back!
Joe C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 161, Loop: Riverbend
Really nice campground with lots of sites. We have one right by the river, very relaxing!
Tammy M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: HEML
Lots of fun, great campsite, beautiful River, Clean Bathrooms and showers, friendly people. Will definitely be back
ANDREW E
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: Roadside
I like the woods and that you can hike , ride , walk , run, right out of the campground. The facilities are in working order and it was quiet while I was there.
Teresa M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 143, Loop: Roadside
Definitely my favorite campsite! Davidson River is my favorite place to camp. So close to Pisgah Forest and Brevard so there’s a lot to do. I’ve already booked my next trip here.
crystal s
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: POPLAR
Nice clean quiet campsite, I really enjoyed myself. Things that I did not care for was there was people smoking pot at the swimming hole. The bathrooms weren't that clean and one of the toilets did not work. Don't get me wrong it's Absolutely beautiful place.
Martin F
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: APPL
The staff was amazing, from the time we checked in until we checked out they gave us recommendations, helped with directions and serviced the campgrounds so they looked like a travel brochure. The area is very nice with plenty of activities to keep you busy for weeks. The location on the Davidson River is second to none and the camp sites are large enough to accommodate a large family.
Caren K
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: APPL
Staff was professional and friendly. Camp site was very clean as were the surrounding grounds. Bath houses were also very, very clean. I will happily return.
Leigh H
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: DOGW
We come to Davidson River Campground every year. It’s well taken care of, family friendly, a beautiful location by the river and convenient to Brevard as well as Sliding Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, waterfalls & hiking trails.
Chris F
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 153, Loop: Riverbend
The campground as a whole is very nice, with clean sites, quite a few bathroom and shower facilities, access to trails, and mostly well-spaced sites.
Site 153 in particular, though, is not one of them; it backs up against site 161 with no tree buffer, so if, like me, you end up with loud neighbors who show up late, set up their tent ten feet from yours, and stay up all night talking, your night is going to be unpleasant. It's also directly across from the trash dumpster, so your likelihood of being disturbed by people or animals is higher too. It would work better as a group site combined with 161 if you've got two groups who want to be together.
I had one bar of cell service from inside the tent; not enough for complicated tasks, but enough for basic online searches, maps, whatsapp messaging, etc., which is as much as I needed.
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