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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
Jeff R
VerifiedNovember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: HEML
Following the hurricane damage and closure cleanup, the folks at Davidson River are ready to welcome visitors back to their lovely campground. Worth the stay every time
Shannon A
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WOAK
I just want to thank everyone for working so hard to get everything back open even though I know things are a long ways from being at least somewhat normal! We definitely enjoyed our time! Thanks again, Shannon
Ricky C
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 159, Loop: Riverbend
Kind and professional staff at check in, quiet and beautiful campground, clean restrooms and access to dump and potable water … who could ask for more!!??
Stan C
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: LAUREL
The new concessionaire (Nadventure) is so much more friendly and service oriented than the previous concessionaire (Find). The campground is clean and well managed.
Donna R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SYCAMORE
We are so thankful to all the people who worked after the storm to get the campground and trails open.
The campground has spacious sites, great bathrooms, and wonderful people.
Steve V
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SYCAMORE
Thank you to the Davidson River Campground for cleaning up and opening the campground after the Hurricane damage. We had a great time as always and it was nice meeting camp host Heather who gave us some fishing tips. Looking forward to our next stay -
Laura S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: APPL
Great woodsy park. Bathrooms do have showers, although could use updating.
Jeffrey O
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: Roadside
Excellent location.. beautiful campground and surrounding forest.
rob a
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: DOGW
I talked to the working staff and they were full of knowledge and super nice.
My site was very clean of leaves and dirt.
Bruce S
VerifiedNovember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 157, Loop: Riverbend
We had a bear visit!
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 6, 2026
