White Pine South Group Camp
Campground · North Carolina · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Pisgah National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 25
- People per site
- 2,207 ft
- Elevation
Overview
White Pine South Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Avery Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility provides tent camping year-round and can accommodate families, scout troops and other groups of up to 25 people.Visitors have access to a number of recreation opportunities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking, in one of the most scenic areas in the state.
Recreation
The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are close to the campground. Avery Creek and the Davidson River offer great trout fishing.
Facilities
The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and drinking water (***DRINKING WATER CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE*** Sorry for the inconvenience).
Natural Features
The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Avery Creek and near the beautiful Davidson River.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4910.Nearby Attractions
The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants. The small town of Brevard is also nearby and has various amenities and services.The facts
- Season: Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP
Site types
- 1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
1 campsite at White Pine South Group Camp
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
Getting there
35.29194, -82.73861 · 35°17'31.0"N 82°44'19.0"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, 2.6 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 White Pine South Group Camp
- Can you reserve a site at White Pine South Group Camp?
- Yes, White Pine South Group Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does White Pine South Group Camp have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at White Pine South Group Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at White Pine South Group Camp.
- Are campfires allowed at White Pine South Group Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at White Pine South Group Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
White Pine South Group Camp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by White Pine South Group Camp's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group Campground: $55 This is a fee campground operated by Naventure (828)-577-4910. Visit Naventure. Walk in campground.
Restrictions:
- Walk-in, tent-only facility.
Camping near White Pine South Group Camp
- Davidson River 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cove Creek Upper Group Camp 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cove Creek Lower Group Camp 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pink Beds Picnic Shelter 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kuykendall Group Camp 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wolf Ford Horse Camp 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mount Pisgah Campground 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Black Mountain / South Toe River Area 1.1 mi · Facility
- Cove Creek Group Campground 4.5 mi · Campground
- Cradle of Forestry In America Heritage Site 4.6 mi · Facility
- Wolf Ford Horse Camp 5.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 828-552-8040
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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