Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter
Campground · North Carolina · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Pisgah National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 40
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 2,135 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees which line the banks of the river.
The shelter is available on a first come, first served basis from mid-November to April 15th. Reservations are available April 16th through mid-November. Some amenities may not be available during the off-season. This is a popular destination with limited parking, please plan accordingly.
Recreation
Sycamore Flats Picnic Area offers excellent swimming and wading, trout fishing, and tubing opportunities on the Davidson River. There is an accessible fishing pier.Facilities
This large picnic area has 40 picnic tables with grills nearby. The reservable shelter has four picnic tables for use, plus two grills. There are two restrooms available; one is wheelchair accessible. There is a large, open field beside the picnic shelter for games and fun.
Natural Features
Sycamore Flats is a beautiful, shaded picnic area that sits in the bend of the Davidson River. This picnic area is surrounded by lush hardwood forest and rhododendron.Nearby Attractions
Pisgah National Forest offers nearly 400 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and equestrian use. Throughout the area, visitors will discover the many beautiful waterfalls the forest is known for. Pisgah Visitor Center is located 1.5 miles up Hwy 276 from the Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter and offers interpretive displays, a gift shop, maps, and visitor information. Further up Hwy 276 is the birthplace of forestry in America, The Cradle of Forestry, with an indoor museum and paved outdoor trails.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (828) 877-3265.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER
Site types
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter
Check-in 07:00 AM · Check-out 09:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter | SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER | Group Picnic Area | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | — | 40 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
35.27528, -82.71056 · 35°16'31.0"N 82°42'38.0"W
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, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Same day reservations ARE NOT available.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter?
- Yes, Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter.
- Does Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
Camping near Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter
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- Mount Pisgah Campground 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Black Mountain / South Toe River Area 0.8 mi · Facility
- Cove Creek Group Campground 6.1 mi · Campground
- Cradle of Forestry In America Heritage Site 6.5 mi · Facility
- Wolf Ford Horse Camp 7.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 828-877-3265
- Email SM.FS.pisgahrd@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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