Overview

Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation only campground located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, near the town of Brevard. The campground is designed and intended for equestrian use. This campground provides access to a comprehensive network of multiple use trails, as well as creeks, streams, and waterfalls, which the Pisgah is known for. In addition to its many waterfalls, Pisgah Ranger District is famous for its scenic vistas and the Cradle of Forestry, which is located only a short 4 mile drive from the campground itself. 

Wolf Ford Horse Camp is located 3.2 miles down Yellow Gap Road, gravel Forest Service Road 1206, therein providing a serene escape from the main visiting traffic on Highway 276. Consequently, this campground provides the perfect launching point to explore many different destinations in the Forest, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, 276 Corridor, and countless other waterfalls accessed off of the district's many gravel Forest Service roads.

After you make your reservations online, we highly reccomend a stop to our visitor center located right off Route 276 near the forest entrance for help in creating your itinerary. The visitor center provides a wide variety of resources and local experts happy to answer any of your questions. 

Facilities

This campground is remote with pit toilets. No water or electricity is available. Campers will be provided a combination code with their reservation that is required for access.  

Natural Features

This campground is located near the confluence of many creeks, as well as the South Fork of the Mills River. Additionally, the area is home to a wide variety of bird species and animal species ranging from chipmunks to black bears. Finally, the campground affords plenty of shade with large trees including maples, oaks, poplars, birches, and pines, that create a patchwork quilt of beauty in the fall season.

Recreation

Pisgah Ranger District contains over 100 miles of equestrian use trails. Beyond trails, there are also plenty of Forest Service roads that enable miles more of recreational use. Wolf Ford provides the perfect access point for many of these trails and roads, enabling a variety of lengths and difficulty levels. 

The forest provides a perfect blend of natural and cultural history, best seen through the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway and a trip to the Cradle of Forestry, the first school of forestry in America. In addition, the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway affords hundreds of miles worth of scenic views, including long mountain vistas, roadside waterfalls, and pastoral farmland. 

Finally, all National Forests in North Carolina property is considered North Carolina gamelands. See the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for rules and restrictions.

Nearby Attractions

Wolf Ford Horse Campround is within a short distance of the Cradle of Forestry, Pisgah Inn & Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina Wildlife Education Center and Fish Hatchery, Dupont State Forest, and the town of Brevard just down the mountain from this strategic location. Within Brevard one can enjoy blocks of shops and restaurants on Main Street, or seek out guides for fishing, riding, hiking, or floating expeditions in and around Pisgah National Forest.

Contact Info

Important Notices

• • 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.

Available Activities

• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Birding - Birding
• Camping - Camping
• Fishing - Fishing
• Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
• Horse Camping - Horse Camping
• Hiking - Hiking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Photography - Photography
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing

Directions

<p><strong>From the North:</strong></p> <p>At the intersection of 280/64 West, turn onto 276 North.</p> <p>-Go 11.7 miles.</p> <p>Turn Right onto Yellow Gap Road (Forest Service Road 1206) - an unpaved, gravel road.</p> <p>-Go 3.3 miles.</p> <p>Turn Right onto South Mills River Road (Forest Service Road 475) - an unpaved, gravel road.</p> <p>Wolf Ford Horse Camp will be immediately on your left.</p> <p><strong>From the South:</strong></p> <p>Turn onto 276 South.</p> <p>-Go 18 miles.</p> <p>Turn Left onto Yellow Gap Road (Forest Service Road 1206) - an unpaved, gravel road.</p> <p>-Go 3.3 miles.</p> <p>Turn Right onto South Mills River Road (Forest Service Road 475) - an unpaved, gravel road.</p> <p>Wolf Ford Horse Camp will be immediately on your left.</p>

Cancellation Policy

<p>If Yellow Gap Road (FSR 1206) is administratively closed, all reservations will be refunded.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 828-877-3265

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