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About Wolf Ford Horse Camp
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
River Access
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- River Access
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Reviews (51)
What Guests Are Saying
Wolf Ford Horse Camp has been recently updated with new gravel, fire rings, and signage, making it a beautiful and well-maintained site for camping. Reviewers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, including the composting toilets, and the abundance of wildlife in the area. However, some visitors experienced noise from other campers, particularly during busy holiday weekends, which affected their overall peace and quiet.
What Guests Are Saying
Wolf Ford Horse Camp has been recently updated with new gravel, fire rings, and signage, making it a beautiful and well-maintained site for camping. Reviewers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, including the composting toilets, and the abundance of wildlife in the area. However, some visitors experienced noise from other campers, particularly during busy holiday weekends, which affected their overall peace and quiet.
Review Summary
Richard C
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Whoever had site 11 last, left a mess of hay & manure on the horse highline pad. It looked like they never cleaned it up the whole time they were camping.
They should be banned from camping there again!
Marissa B
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Equine beware!! While the campground was clean and relatively nice, the horse trails were flat out dangerous. The majority of South Mill River trail should be CLOSED. the water crossings are not for the faint of heart, and 5 of the 12 (not 9) crossings had no trail on the other side or trees and washout making them impassable. We had to ford the river and find a new trail by dropping down into tue river or coming out of it somewhere else. The trail itself is basically an unmanaged deer trail - when was the last time anyone in the park cleaned it?? I strongly advise only experienced, sure-footed horses and confident riders.
Horse Gap Cove was barely a one track trail. It was another deer trail with a drop off on one side.
Bradley Creek trailhead from Yellow Gap Rd was impossible to find.
Horse trails are poorly marked and not taken care of. From camp there's only 2 ways to get to the horse trails, this is not a horse friendly campground by any means! Ride at your own risk, and do not ride South Mill River through the water crossing portions. It should not be open.
Marissa B
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Equine beware!! While the campground was clean and relatively nice, the horse trails were flat out dangerous. The majority of South Mill River trail should be CLOSED. the water crossings are not for the faint of heart, and 5 of the 12 (not 9) crossings had no trail on the other side or trees and washout making them impassable. We had to ford the river and find a new trail by dropping down into tue river or coming out of it somewhere else. The trail itself is basically an unmanaged deer trail - when was the last time anyone in the park cleaned it?? I strongly advise only experienced, sure-footed horses and confident riders.
Horse Gap Cove was barely a one track trail. It was another deer trail with a drop off on one side.
Bradley Creek trailhead from Yellow Gap Rd was impossible to find.
Horse trails are poorly marked and not taken care of. From camp there's only 2 ways to get to the horse trails, this is not a horse friendly campground by any means! Ride at your own risk, and do not ride South Mill River through the water crossing portions. It should not be open.
brian c
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Decent small camp area. 3 mile FS road to get there.
brian c
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Decent small camp area. 3 mile FS road to get there.
ROBERT O
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Nice and quiet and I had the place to myself for a night until the bear wandered through looking for scraps. Not too bad an encounter as he went around my site after I "got big".
ROBERT O
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Nice and quiet and I had the place to myself for a night until the bear wandered through looking for scraps. Not too bad an encounter as he went around my site after I "got big".
ROBERT O
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Nice peaceful spot.
ROBERT O
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Nice peaceful spot.
Taylor D
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Maybe my perspective is a bit skewed but I did not feel very safe here, and left after the first night. The grounds are kept okay, the picnic table I had was rotting. There's about a 10 minute drive down a gravel road with deep potholes to reach the campground as well and I had no service. If you like solidarity and being truly surrounded by woods and tall plants then this is a good campground to consider, however I am simply not the type.
Location Wolf Ford Horse Camp
Address:
1600 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768
United States
From the North:
At the intersection of 280/64 West, turn onto 276 North.
-Go 11.7 miles.
Turn Right onto Yellow Gap Road (Forest Service Road 1206) - an unpaved, gravel road.
-Go 3.3 miles.
Turn Right onto South Mills River Road (Forest Service Road 475) - an unpaved, gravel road.
Wolf Ford Horse Camp will be immediately on your left.
From the South:
Turn onto 276 South.
-Go 18 miles.
Turn Left onto Yellow Gap Road (Forest Service Road 1206) - an unpaved, gravel road.
-Go 3.3 miles.
Turn Right onto South Mills River Road (Forest Service Road 475) - an unpaved, gravel road.
Wolf Ford Horse Camp will be immediately on your left.
Wolf Ford Horse Camp is accessible via US Highway 276, which is approximately 18 miles from the south and intersects with NC Highway 64 and NC Highway 280.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.3813 / -82.7421
Elevation: 1005 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- WOLF FORD IS BY RESERVATION ONLY. Advance reservation is required. Reservations cannot be made on site. Proof of reservation is required when arriving on site. Gated access. Campers can eneter the campground using a combination code provided when a reservation is created. Multiple bear sightings have occurred here. Stay aware of your surroundings. Place your food, cookware, and trash in your vehicle when unattended. Do not dispose of trash in the fire rings. There is no potable water provided at this campground. Showers and flush toilets are not provided at this campground. The campground provides vault toilets. Please do not throw trash into these highly sensitive areas. Please bring garbage bags; visitors must remove their own trash. Campsites left in unsatisfactory states may be subject to restrictions of future access to Naventure facilities. There are no electrical outlets in the campground. This campground is managed by Naventure. Nearby Davidson River Campground is a hub and resource for Group Site visitors. Kiln dried firewood is available at Davidson River Campground for $10 (tax included) per bundle. There are no trash receptacles in this campground. Please pack out all trash, and if needed, utilize the dumpster at Pink Beds Picnic Area approximately 4 miles away on Highway 276. Pets must be on leash at all times. Campers are required to clean up after their horses, including manure and hay. Do not rely on GPS. Turn by turn directions and use of maps is highly recomended when navigating to this site. Cell phone service is sporadic and unreliable throughout Pisgah National Forest. Be prepared and plan accordingly. This campground is located on a gravel Forest Service road which is highly impacted by weather events. Take caution when driving on Yellow Gap Road (FSR 1206), as the road is frequently narrow and washouts are common. Only one trailer is permitted per single site and only two trailers are permitted per double site. Vehicles are only permitted per limitations listed on site details. Don't Move Firewood! Firewood is not availabe for purchase on site, so please plan to either gather wood on site or utilize nearby sources in order to protect local tree species from killer insect species and diseases.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
