Davidson River

Great destination for family and friends camping. Extra activities within short driving distances from the campground. Young children love riding bicycles, older kids love the river and its swimming and tubing, and older adults just enjoy the quietness and laziness of a good vacation.

I'm a huge fan of US Forest Service(FS) campgrounds and the Davidson River Campground is another example of the excellent campgrounds provided by the FS. Nicely spaced campsites with tent pads, lantern poles, firepits and now bear safes. There are plenty of bathroom facilities and they are spotless. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Firewood and ice for sale right at the entrance ranger station. Outstanding, will be back many times.

Several trailheads are close by and it’s right on a bike path into town

It’s been almost 25 years since I’ve been to Davidson River. It is a nostalgic place for me and was amazing to be back with my children, my siblings, and their grandparents. So much was just as I remembered but I could see improvements were in place. We stayed in hemlock 127. Great if you you need electric and close to the river. Also close to improved restrooms and showers. There was one new facility and an older one we didn’t visit. We rented an rv and only had availability 3 nights. With no water hookup for the size we rented and only took “military showers” and dishes and mid night use of restroom this was the max. It was nice to have updated clean facilities to use to offset. We had family stay in tents in the poplar loop and had to use their facilities a few times that were not as clean and up to date. We noticed there were containers going in to protect your food from wildlife but they missed it by a day or two so had raccoons help themselves to their car and tents when the accidentally left food out or windows open. My Florida kids that had never camped said this was their favorite vacation. Can’t wait till next time for more memories!

Absolutely fantastic campground. Nice spots on most loops. Great mix of electric and non-electric sites. Reasonably clean restrooms given they are shared amongst many people and small kids. Been visiting this campground for 15+ years and overall great experience.

The bathrooms have improved and site personnel were friendly

This place never disappoints. A true outdoors haven that was great as always!

As is always the case, I had a great time camping in site 138, my first time using this particular site. The closest bathhouse is in need of repair but still functional and a nice reprieve for cleaning up after a long day of fly fishing. I acquired a case of poison oak which I am still treating, and I believe was acquired at the campsite. It will not stop me from returning for my fall camping trip though.

Campgrounds are nice. The only problem are the push buttons in the shower that can be annoying.

Beautiful park with friendly staff, only complaint is the showers didn’t have hot water at time of use.
I still rate it 5 stars.