Kuykendall Group Camp
Kuykendall Group Camp is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.22000, -82.77833
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (828) 552-8040
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Kuykendall Group Camp
Overview Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and more. Recreation This is a great place for campers to simply relax in the woods and listen to the sound of the creek. Visitors can also explore the area's numerous hiking trails, check out crystal clear waterfalls or fish for trout in the creek and a nearby lake. Facilities Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area for tents and RVs. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and drinking water. Natural Features Kuykendall Group Camp is just 4 miles from the town of Brevard and about an hour from the city of Asheville. The site is located in the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding national forest boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Kuykendall Creek. Visitors should note that creek crossing is required on the road leading to the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing difficult; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557. Nearby Attractions The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art gal
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 20 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 37 designated routes (67 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kykendall Group Camp | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Kuykendall Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Butter Gap Shelter | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Butter Gap Shelter | National forest camping area | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Cove Creek Group Campground | National forest group campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Davidson River Campground | National forest campground | 5.2 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.