Can you reserve a site at Wash Creek Horse Camp?

Yes, Wash Creek Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Wash Creek Horse Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Wash Creek Horse Camp.

Are campfires allowed at Wash Creek Horse Camp?

Campfires are allowed at Wash Creek Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Wash Creek Horse Camp, North Carolina — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent Creek of the Pisgah Ranger District.

Recreation

As part of the Pisgah National Forest, a network of equestrian trails are available in the North Mills River, Trace Ridge and Wash Creek areas and are easily accessible with space for several horse trailers. Hiking, fishing and hunting are popular activities in the area. Some of these trails are shared by mountain bikers. Routes are marked with signs and colored blazes.

Facilities

The campground has one site and a vault toilet and hitching posts for horses. This small group facility can accommodate 30 people and 10 vehicles.

Natural Features

Wash Creek offers a remote hardwood forest setting with a small, shallow stream nearby.

Nearby Attractions

The site is 20 minutes from the North Mills River Recreation Area and 45 minutes from Lake Powhatan Recreation Area. It is approximately 1 hour from attractions in both Brevard and Asheville.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4167.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP

Site types

1 Group Equestrian

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Wash Creek Horse Camp

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP	Group Equestrian	—	Gravel	Springs	—	30	🐾

Getting there

From exit 40 on Interstate 26 take travel west on Hwy 280 (passing the Asheville Airport and going towards Brevard). Go six miles to light and turn right on North Mills River Road. Go six miles and just before entering the North Mills River Campground, turn right on Forest Service (gravel) Road #5000. Proceed two miles to site on right.

35.42611, -82.66556 · 35°25'34.0"N 82°39'56.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	51	59	68	75	80	83	82	77	68	58	50
Low °F	25	28	34	41	49	57	61	60	54	42	33	28
Precip in	4.0	3.3	4.1	4.7	4.4	4.4	5.7	4.1	4.6	3.5	4.3	4.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 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 Wash Creek Horse Camp

Can you reserve a site at Wash Creek Horse Camp?: Yes, Wash Creek Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Wash Creek Horse Camp have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Wash Creek Horse Camp?: Yes, pets are allowed at Wash Creek Horse Camp.
Are campfires allowed at Wash Creek Horse Camp?: Campfires are allowed at Wash Creek Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Wash Creek Horse Camp

North Mills River 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Powhatan Glamping 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Powhatan 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wolf Ford Horse Camp 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mount Pisgah Campground 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pink Beds Picnic Shelter 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
White Pine South Group Camp 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Davidson River 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter 10.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wolf Ford Horse Camp 5.3 mi · Facility
Cradle of Forestry In America Heritage Site 8.2 mi · Facility
Black Mountain / South Toe River Area 10.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone (828) 552-8040
Book Recreation.gov

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

Wash Creek Horse Camp