Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter
Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.27528, -82.71056
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-877-3265
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter
Overview Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees which line the banks of the river. The shelter is available on a first come, first served basis from mid-November to April 15th. Reservations are available April 16th through mid-November. Some amenities may not be available during the off-season. This is a popular destination with limited parking, please plan accordingly. Recreation Sycamore Flats Picnic Area offers excellent swimming and wading, trout fishing, and tubing opportunities on the Davidson River. There is an accessible fishing pier. Facilities This large picnic area has 40 picnic tables with grills nearby. The reservable shelter has four picnic tables for use, plus one grill. There are two restrooms available; one is wheelchair accessible.There is a large, open field beside the picnic shelter for games and fun. Natural Features Sycamore Flats is a beautiful, shaded picnic area that sits in the bend of the Davidson River. This picnic area is surrounded by lush hardwood forest and rhododendron. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (828) 877-3265. Nearby Attractions Pisgah National Forest offers nearly 400 miles of trails -- many are for biking, hiking and several for equestrian use. Throughout the area, visitors will discover the many beautiful waterfalls the forest is known for. P
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 15 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 43 designated routes (64 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson River | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | Electric |
| Davidson River Campground | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Davidson River Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| White Pine South Group Camp | National forest group campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| White Pine South Group Camp | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| US Forest Service | Private campground | 2.2 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.