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Davidson River
Total sites: 144
Available Tonight: 23
Available this Weekend: 0
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 23
Available this Weekend: 0
Booking Window: 6 months
2,150 ft
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National Forests in North Carolina › Pisgah Ranger District › North Carolina
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Davidson River Campground, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Davidson River Campground is located in the Pisgah Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (42 min southwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,150 feet. There are a total of 144 campsites. The campground is open all year. 133 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 21 and 67 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 30 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $32.00 to $64.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (946)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 67% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@ErinP5541950 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #33
Absolutely magical place with birds serenading your morning coffee and fireflies winking you to sleep. Loved it here and will return.
@DorotheaSC798F · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #94
Our check-in was flawless and the gate keeper was cheerful and welcoming. We had a very good campsite on Laurel Loop #94. It was close to the bathroom and had lots of shrubbery between it and the next campsite for privacy. The gravel tentpad with cement border was what we like for our tent in case of rain. There was lots of birds singing at dawn. We didn't do any tubing this time, but we have before and it is very convenient to do so from the campground. It was prety warm so we didn't get a bundle of wood for $10, and we went into Brevard for more ice. We enjoyed walking at the trail across the road at the visitor center, as well as hiking at Pink Beds.
@CoraSE7EEAD1B5 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #134
We have been going to Davidson river campground for years. Love it there! This year was no different, had a wonderful time and plan on going back again!
@CheriW54B91388 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #56
My family thoroughly enjoyed tubing down the river on their floats. We were in an excluded area, which was nice. We had an area that wasnt extremely excluded, but we still had fun and met some really nice people while we were there and we were close enough to shops to go get some souvenirs and T-shirts. The ladies out front helping us check in and out were awesome. Very helpful. Very convenient to get water and empty your camper when needed.
@ThomasH6812009 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #82
Beautiful area
@AlmaR3DA76FB32 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #54
Had a great time! Our area has great mix of shade and sunlight, river access, and close to bathroom and water. Tent platform is little low so not great if rains if tent camping as it floods.
@MikeK6232833 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #83
Wonderful campground.
@PaulD5437485 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #32
RV Site #5 was almost perfectly level - everything worked as it's supposed to. The Campground is neat and picked-up on a daily basis. Easy in and out, and we encountered no problems anywhere in the Park.
@JoshuaZF2B27AC · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #107
Nice campground with adequate space between campsites. Good easy or technical bike riding and same for hiking. Just minutes from Brevard with groceries, restaurants, bars and just about everything you might need. After camping here for over 50 years Im looking forward to the upgrades coming this winter. Quiets down in the evening for a peaceful nights sleep
@MarieYZ8728E61 · Camped on Jun 7, 2025 at Campsite #48
Our stay at Davidson River Campground was, as always, wonderful. The staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Love to see the smiles at the gate after our 6-hour drive to get there! We've been camping here for over 30 years and even though the facilities date farther back from that, they were in good repair and functioning. We're excited to know new bath houses are coming this year, but even though the current ones are very old they were kept remarkably clean and well-stocked by the vigilant staff. Bryan Ellis and his wife do an amazing job of keeping the campground running smoothly and with a smile even though their own RV residence was badly damaged during Helene and is still undergoing repairs. Davidson River is our dream home away from home. Keep up the great work!
@RachelS6363728 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #34
We love Davidson! The campsites are spaced out well so that you do not feel crowded, and most are very shaded keeping tents cooler! We love the proximity to Brevard and stores while also feeling like you are truly out in the middle of nowhere. Phone service is spotty, but again, thats something we love!
@JenniferT29195 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #134
Definitely my new favorite campground. Very clean, private bathrooms and showers in the bathhouse. Very close to a large number of trails and only a short trip further to Dupont, Gorges and the BRP. We also enjoyed the trailheads from the campground. The location made it easy to grab food and ice from nearby Brevard. We are on Verizon and found it possible to text from our campsite to get weather updates as there is not a WiFi spot in the campground. The Pisgah Visitors Center across the road has an excellent gift shop and information available on trail conditions.
@PatrickS396870 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #82
As always the campsite was very clean when I arrived. The staff here even cleans the old coals out of the fire pits. The hot showers here are always welcome after 4 or 5 nights of camping. The best thing about staying here is you're camping in Pisgah National Forest, but you can drive 5 minutes and be in Brevard for a hot meal, music or a cold beverage if you want to indulge in more modern conveniences.
@WaltPBAA380793 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #21
Stayed in site 21. Reasonably close to restrooms. quiet. Always enjoy staying at Davidson River.
@ChrisC9047590 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #104
Lovely, well run campground. Staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful. Facilities were clean and well maintained. Excellent access to Pisgah Ranger Station and trails in the area. I spent some time fishing along the Davidson river which was beautiful. Highly recommended.
@JohnD1553494 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #122
What a great campground! Beautiful setting with lots to see and do. Facilities are in good shape.
@KathyF2E2A5FD5 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #108
Always a favorite! We go at least twice every summer!
@RogerL6012204 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #28
I love this campground. The only difficulty we had was that we had reserved two sites, probably only needing one (I should have cancelled one of them before we came, but thats on me), and there was a big group essentially squatting in site 30. Our part fit just fine in site 28, but I was disappointed that the group in 30 apparently lied when they told me that theyd paid in the box for that site when I mentioned that I had it reserved. I was pleased with the refund we got for the second night, but am concerned with what would have happened had we arrived with only one site reserved, and found it full of squatters. That seems to be a liability of the late check in process, or lack the roof.
@LISAS7216541 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #62
Right on Davidson River for tuning and fishing Staff are friendly and helpful, however loop Dogwood, camp host could do a much better job with the bathhouse! We went to two other bathhouse onsite and they were very clean
@WILLIAMM503355 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #104
Great time at a lovely campground. Fellow campers were courteous and warm showers an absolute treat. Proximity to bike trails can't be beat!
@CecilN030E8838 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #79
We were there during the week and it was quiet and lovely weather. We like the close access to the town of Brevard too.
@SarahW4027937 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #108
Great campgrounds! Great paved paths for young kids on bikes. We didnt have a lantern hook at this site 108, and I didnt see one at 107 either, but it was a nice and secluded spot. Saw quite a bit of poison ivy.
@CelesteQDA40F4 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #101
Always a great experience here. Clean sites, including fire ring. Restroom was clean, stocked with TP. Informative staff at the gate.
@MarshJ51635109 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #113
Five stars almost all the way. Campsites are pretty widely separated, with lots of brush and trees between sites. The pavement could use some maintenance, but it doesn't interfere with your enjoyment of the campground. The bathrooms could seriously use a facelift - everything worked, but it's starting to feel pretty dated and a little sub-standard compared to other USFS campgrounds. Still, it's one of my favorite campgrounds and one I'll return to as often as I can! Love that it's a generator free loop!Scenery: ANoise level: AFacilities: BOverall vibe: Very chillReturnability: A+
@KathyW3384810 · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #100
Davidson River is our favorite place to camp. Staff are very friendly. I was glad to read you are updating the shower houses as they are not ADA compliant now.We like to watch everyone at sliding rock, we go to the Cradle of Forestry every visit and of course Looking Glass Falls! We live in Indiana and are in our seventies but make the trip once a year.
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