National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 67 ft
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricyes
Also: Confirmed: showers, flush toilets and online reservations. Not listed: a dump station.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups 30 or 50 amp: what can run at once? Yes
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- 50 amp sites Yes
- Pull-through sites Yes
- Accessible sites Not listed
- Pets allowed Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 144
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 67 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 2,150 ft
- Phone
- (828) 785-5337 (campground or managing office)
- At the sites
- Of 132 sites: 30 with 50 amp, 3 with 30 amp, 28 pull-through, 132 with shade. Usual check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. (official campsite list; check your own site when you book)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 35.28083, -82.72250 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
No photo yetKuykendall Group Camp5.3 mi straight-line · 1 sites- No photo yetCove Creek Upper Group Camp5.5 mi straight-line · 1 sites
Wolf Ford Horse Camp7.0 mi straight-line · 11 sites
See 2 more nearby
- Mount Pisgah Campground 8.6 mi straight-line
- North Mills River 9.7 mi straight-line
Distances are straight lines, not driving routes or times.
Nearby services propane, EV charging, dump station, water
Propane
- Blossman Gas Inc 16.9 mi · East Flat Rock, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-890-1314
- U-Haul Moving & Storage - South Asheville 18.6 mi · Asheville, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-483-5707
- Blossman Gas Inc 21.8 mi · Asheville, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-667-0437
Vehicle propane stations; many hardware stores, RV parks and campground stores also refill tanks - call first.
EV charging
- Blue Ridge Community College - Brevard Campus 2.1 mi · Brevard, NC · 2 Level 2Map · 828-694-1700
- Brevard College - Appalachian Coffee Company - Tesla Destination 3.1 mi · Brevard, NC · 3 Level 2, Tesla DestinationMap · 877-798-3752
- East Fork Community Center - Tesla Destination 10.7 mi · Brevard, NC · 4 Level 2, Tesla DestinationMap · 877-798-3752
Public chargers; check the network app for hours and prices.
Dump station
- Mount Pisgah Campground 8.6 mi
- Smokemont Campground 38.2 mi
- Smokemont Group Camp 38.4 mi
At these campgrounds - ask whether non-campers may use it and what it costs.
Drinking water
- Kuykendall Group Camp 5.3 mi
- Cove Creek Upper Group Camp 5.5 mi
- Mount Pisgah Campground 8.6 mi
At these campgrounds - bring your own hose for filling tanks.
Straight-line distances, up to 40 miles. Propane and EV charging: NLR Alternative Fuel Stations (U.S. Department of Energy). Dump station and water: the official data of nearby campgrounds.
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Brevard - 3.7 mi away, station at 2,175 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 25 | 6.98 |
| Feb | 53 | 27 | 5.38 |
| Mar | 60 | 33 | 5.88 |
| Apr | 69 | 41 | 5.83 |
| May | 75 | 50 | 5.63 |
| Jun | 81 | 58 | 6.83 |
| Jul | 83 | 62 | 6.30 |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 7.56 |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 6.07 |
| Oct | 69 | 43 | 6.15 |
| Nov | 59 | 32 | 5.87 |
| Dec | 51 | 28 | 7.09 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Showers | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| 50 amp sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Pull-through sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Pets allowed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
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