Can you reserve a site at Davidson River?

Yes, Davidson River is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Davidson River have?

144 sites in total, of which 132 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Davidson River?

67 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Davidson River?

Yes, pets are allowed at Davidson River.

Are campfires allowed at Davidson River?

Campfires are allowed at Davidson River. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Davidson River

Campground · North Carolina · 132 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pisgah National Forest (NF) · Open Access

132
Bookable sites: 67 ft
Max rig length: up to 16
People per site: 2,150 ft
Elevation

Rocky shoreline of a shallow green body of water in a forest. — Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots, waterfalls and several nearby attractions within Pisgah National Forest. It lies just four miles west of the town of Brevard and less than an hour from the city of Asheville. The facility is open year-round. Learn more here to prepare for your trip.

Recreation

The forest is known for its hiking trails, several of which are near the campground. Hikers can challenge themselves with the 12.3-mile Art Loeb Trail, the 3.7-mile North Slope Trail or a 1.5-mile walking trail.

The Davidson River offers excellent trout fishing, plus tubing and swimming, which are kid-friendly favorite activities. Visitors wishing to learn more about the area can attend educational programs in summer and fall.

Facilities

Campsites are organized into eight loops and some are adjacent to the water. Sites are mostly shaded and equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The facility also provides hot showers and restrooms with flush toilets in each loop. Campers can purchase ice and firewood on-site and rent bikes nearby.

Natural Features

The campground is located in Pisgah National Forest at an elevation of 2,150 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods and conifers. The group camping area is adjacent to the beautiful Davidson River.

Nearby Attractions

Several natural and cultural attractions are within close proximity to the campground. Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway are among the more popular sites. The small town of Brevard offers various amenities and services, and visitors can take a trip to Asheville to visit art galleries, shops and restaurants.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.

Charges & Cancellations

Any cancellations must be taken care of directly with recreation.gov. Note that this facility does not provide refunds for No Shows or incliment weather.

The facts

Season: Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
132 bookable sites
144 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 67 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: APPL, DOGW, HEML, LAUREL, POPLAR, Riverbend, Roadside, SYCAMORE, WOAK

Site types

102 Standard Nonelectric
30 Standard Electric
12 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

144 campsites at Davidson River

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
033	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
034	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
035	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	8	🐾
036	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
037	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
038	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
039	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
040	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
041	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	8	🐾
042	APPL	Management	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	—	🐾
043	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
044	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
045	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	16	🐾
047	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
048	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	16	🐾
050	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
051	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
052	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
053	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
054	APPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
055	APPL	Management	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	—	🐾
056	DOGW	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	16	🐾
058	DOGW	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
059	DOGW	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	16	🐾
061	DOGW	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
062	DOGW	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
063	DOGW	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	16	🐾
065	DOGW	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
066	DOGW	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	16	🐾
068	DOGW	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	—	🐾
069	DOGW	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	32 ft	16	🐾
071	DOGW	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
072	DOGW	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	16	🐾
074	DOGW	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
075	DOGW	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
076	DOGW	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
077	DOGW	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	—	🐾
078	DOGW	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
114	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
115	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
116	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	21 ft	8	🐾
117	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
118	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
119	HEML	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
120	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
121	HEML	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
122	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
123	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
124	HEML	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
125	HEML	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
126	HEML	Management	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	—	🐾
127	HEML	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
128	HEML	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
129	HEML	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
130	HEML	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
131	HEML	Management	—	Gravel	36 ft	—	🐾
132	HEML	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
079	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
080	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
081	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
082	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
083	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
084	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	31 ft	16	🐾
086	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
087	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
089	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	8	🐾
090	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	32 ft	16	🐾
092	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	8	🐾
093	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
094	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
095	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
096	LAUREL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
097	LAUREL	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	—	🐾
098	LAUREL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
099	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
100	POPLAR	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
101	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
102	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
103	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
104	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
105	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
106	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
107	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
108	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
109	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
110	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
111	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
112	POPLAR	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	—	🐾
113	POPLAR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
147	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
148	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
149	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
150	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
151	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
152	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
153	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
154	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
155	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
156	Riverbend	Management	—	Gravel	32 ft	—	🐾
157	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
158	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
159	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
161	Riverbend	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
133	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	8	🐾
134	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
135	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
136	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
137	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
138	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
139	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
140	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
141	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
142	Roadside	Management	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	—	🐾
143	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
144	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
145	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
146	Roadside	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
001	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
002	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
003	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
004	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
005	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
006	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	43 ft	8	🐾
007	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
008	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
009	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	43 ft	8	🐾
010	SYCAMORE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
011	SYCAMORE	Management	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	—	🐾
012	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
013	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
014	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
015	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	16	🐾
017	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	16	🐾
019	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	16	🐾
021	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
022	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
023	WOAK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
024	WOAK	Management	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	—	🐾
025	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
026	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
027	WOAK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	34 ft	8	🐾
028	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	34 ft	16	🐾
030	WOAK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	34 ft	16	🐾
032	WOAK	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	34 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

35.28083, -82.72250 · 35°16'51.0"N 82°43'21.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	6.4	5.7	5.6	5.6	5.2	6.2	5.7	6.9	6.8	5.2	5.4	7.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Davidson River

Can you reserve a site at Davidson River?: Yes, Davidson River is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Davidson River have?: 144 sites in total, of which 132 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Davidson River?: 67 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Davidson River?: Yes, pets are allowed at Davidson River.
Does Davidson River have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Davidson River?: Campfires are allowed at Davidson River. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Davidson River also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Davidson River's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Standard campsite: $35
Electric campsite: $43

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Davidson River

Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
White Pine South Group Camp 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kuykendall Group Camp 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pink Beds Picnic Shelter 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wolf Ford Horse Camp 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mount Pisgah Campground 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Mountain / South Toe River Area 0.2 mi · Facility
Cove Creek Group Campground 5.4 mi · Campground
Cradle of Forestry In America Heritage Site 5.8 mi · Facility
Wolf Ford Horse Camp 6.7 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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