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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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Davidson River

932 reviews
Total sites: 144
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Booking Window: 6 months

2,150 ft
83°F
65°F

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Tents allowedRV's allowedTrailers allowedElectric HookupsFlush toiletsHot showersHiking trailsFloating sportsFishing
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@WaltPBAA380793 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #21
Stayed in site 21. Reasonably close to restrooms. quiet. Always enjoy staying at Davidson River.
@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.
@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.
@MartinF769B2A5 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #7
Caught the Biggest Trout that I Ever caught on the Davidson River. It was awesome and only 140 yards from our camp site.
@cynthiat101391 · Camped on May 7, 2025 at Campsite #76
Great park. Beautiful. Interesting. Great hikes.
@HolleyS84BF1DB · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #93
We recommend going to the Asheville Radio Museum, which is open on Saturdays from 1-3.
@ShellyH3952346 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #127
Pros: Large campsites, lots of trees, clean bath houses, many trails accessible from the campground, very quiet, feel immersed in natureCons: Showers in bath house in Hemlock loop run out of hot water fast, no cell signal and too many trees for Starlink to work well
@MichaelH990269 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #41
Great access to trails.
@MartinF769B2A5 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #27
The Fishing was Exceptional and the Staff was Very Accommodating. Bryan was Great and he gave my wife and I some very good tips and he helped us out on numerous occasions.
@PeterS7845234 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #32
Clean neat campsite, well spaced. Bathrooms clean and neat
@BobA6894347 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #38
Prior campers had moved the picnic table to the middle of the tent pad. Whatever checks the staff make (any?) between campers, they should not have left it like that. And FYI, there are two hours between check out and check in.
@EmberLBF48EF03 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #2
We enjoyed our stay. It was nice that each loop of camp sites had their own bathhouse which were clean and in good condition. We really enjoyed the quiet time hours the quiet outdoor evenings. It was a nice safe place for our children to play next to our site.
@LarryH7319029 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #89
Very clean and well managed campground.
@WilliamB132333 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #23
Beautiful as always . Everything was clean and nice. Site was well maintained. One of our favorite places
@MikeM0B8AE2DE8 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #4
Very enjoyable and relaxing. Great and friendly staff. Will definitely be back
@GaryD2260868 · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #7
Wonderful time, helpful friendly staff
@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #58
Bathrooms could use some work, otherwise nice campground. Convenient location. Front gate employees were very friendly.
@DaraPE4283F720 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #123
Davidson River is our favorite campground. We have been coming here for the past 5 years and staying in the Hemlock Loop. The sites are wooded and spacious, there are multiple nice bathhouses, and plenty of drinking water access. My wife loves to trout fish while I relax with a book by the river. The Brevard area is full of great hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, and breweries.

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