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2026 Season availability
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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
Derek S
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: POPLAR
Large flat sites with lots of mature vegetation. Hiking trails, biking and tubing all within the campground. Very clean. Staff was super friendly. One of my favorite campgrounds to visit.
Marg C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: HEML
The site is convenient to the River trail, bathrooms, and water spigot. It is quite private shielded by vegetation, level, and spacious.
Pamela H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: DOGW
We recently visited Davidson River Campground for the second time. We stay in the Dogwood loop and use a site with electricity. We camped with 4 other couples. I love the loop because we were able to all be in sites close together. my only complaint , and I think this will be rectified, one bathroom on the loop was clean and the other was not. It had cobwebs all over and was obviously not well maintained. I think all the bathrooms will be renovated soon so I expect that will be taken care of in the future. There are potable water faucets all around the loop which is great for tenters and those who don't carry their own water supply. There is a lot to see and do that's pretty close by. The town of Brevard is definitly worth visiting. We have visited Pretty Place, there are many waterfalls including Sliding Rocks where you can actually slide down big boulders, Pisgah Inn that has a lovely restaurant and a fabulous view plus lots more. Young children seemed to love biking around the paved loop in the campground or visiting the river where there is a swimming hole. We are seniors and like the half price discount with our Golden Age Passport gives us. There are lots of tenters and many self-contained RVs. Many folks set up tents over the picnic tables for sheltered eating.
Cora S
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: HEML
Had a wonderful time at Davidson River campground. Even though it rained for part of the time we were there. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back again!
Steve W
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: Roadside
The campground is great especially if you’re near the swimming area on the river or near it. You can hear the river which was a huge plus for me. Bear boxes at the campsites made it that much more fun when camping with kids because of the excitement of possibly seeing a bear. Luckily no bear encounters at camp but we did see one on the Blue Ridge Parkway! The campground is very close to a lot of the areas attractions: Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Cradle of Forestry museum and the ranger station. Conveniently located close to town but feels like you’re hours away. The staff was extremely nice and very helpful with any questions about camp or the surrounding areas.
The bathroom/bathhouse was a little rough, BUT, they’re renovating them over the winter/spring. That’s the only reason I gave 4 stars. I will definitely return next year and fully plan on giving this campground 5 stars. I absolutely recommend this campground to anyone that plans on camping in Pisgah NF and wants to be close to a lot of family friendly sights(and sites!)
Libbie M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: DOGW
Nice family campground with close bathroom facilities, hiking trail, and swimming hole. Great experience.
Scott K
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: LAUREL
A wonderful get of a campground with so many fun things to do! Also staffed by friendly folks. Our favorite family camping spot!
Austin C
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: Roadside
The camp site was very clean and the staff was wonderful. Great time!
Gregory H
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: APPL
Great location central to so many of the area's wonders from DuPont state forest waterfall trails, Sliding Rock, the fishery, Cradle of the Forest up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and beyond.
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. Very nicely maintained though the shower stalls have begun to "show their age".
Nearby Brevard has all the conveniences for camper's needs, plus the smaller town feel.
Pam W
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SYCAMORE
We've been here before, different loop. Enjoyed having electric this time. Thanks!
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