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DAVIDSON RIVER (NC), NFs IN NORTH CAROLINA - FS, NC

Description

Located in Western North Carolina in the Pisgah National Forest, just 4 miles east of the town of Brevard. Davidson River Campground is located on the Davidson River along HWY 276. Nearby to Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Campground has a 2 vehicle / 2 tent maximum. Additional vehicles will be charged a $3.00 fee upon arrival. *Quiet Hours are 10PM to 7AM *Gate closes 11PM and reopens at 7AM *Modern Restrooms and showers available on each loop *Public telephone available *Must occupy site within first 24 hours or forfeit *First come, first serve sites available Golden Age / Golden Access accepted, but cardholder MUST be present Attractions include regular Interpretive Programs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with limited programs through October 31; Sliding Rock, The Cradle of Forestry Discovery Center; many hiking trails and waterfalls. Campground is open year - round and APPLE TREE LOOP is available for reservations from Jan 1 - Dec 31, *DOGWOOD, HEMLOCK, and WHITE OAK Loops are available for reservations from May 1 - Oct 30 Gate House Phone Number: 828-877-4910

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Amphitheater
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Gatehouse
  • Hiking Trail
  • Lantern Post
  • Picnic Tables
  • Rent Bicycles
  • Restroom
  • Showers
  • Tent Pad
  • Tubing

Alerts and Important Information

*Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance *2 night minimum on weekends (Friday - Sunday, from May 15 - October 31 *3 night minimum on holiday weekends (Friday - Monday) *Apple Tree Loop is available for reservations from Jan 1 - Dec 31, *Dogwood, Hemlock and White Oak Loops are available for reservations from May 1 - Oct 30 *Pets must be leashed *The addtional vehicle fee is now $5.00 *The White Oak & Hemlock loop are only reserveable from 5/1 - 10/15 *Fires only in Fire Rings provided 24 hour assistance available throughout the Campground from Hosts and Management. Gate closes at 11PM when Night Security takes over and remains on duty for camper assistance until 7AM from April 1 - October 31.

The Forest Service on the Pisgah National Forest permits the use of generators at Davidson River Campground. Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. However, effective April 1, 2007, the Poplar Loop (sites 99 - 111) will be a "generator free" loop. All campers on this loop must abide this restriction.

Getting There:

Davidson River (NC)
1 DAVIDSON RIVER CIRCLE
Pisgah Forest NC 28768

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.28306, -82.73306

From the intersection of Highway 280/64/276, go north on Highway 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to campground.


Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (828)862-5960
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