Davidson River
Davidson River is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.28083, -82.72250
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (828) 785-5337
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Davidson River
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 cam
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 15 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 46 designated routes (71 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson River Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Davidson River Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| White Pine South Group Camp | National forest group campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| White Pine South Group Camp | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| US Forest Service | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.