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Davidson River
Total sites: 144
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Davidson River Campground, NC
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 (896)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 66% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@MarshJ51635109 · Camped on Mar 22, 2025 at Campsite #110
Excellent campground. We stayed in the 'no generator' loop, and were very happy with the location and the quiet. The campground is beautiful, and well worth a visit. Staff were very helpful and informative. Bathroom (on our loop, at least) was clean and well stocked. And the shower was actually warm!Highly recommended
@KelleyJC98C2D4 · Camped on Mar 19, 2025 at Campsite #2
We've tent camped at this campground twice. We enjoyed both of our visits. It is a very nice campground with a fantastic location and it gets *A LOT* of use. Despite the amount of traffic, the campsites and grounds are generally clean. Both times we've booked, we have only been able to reserve our electric site on the Sycamore loop. Sycamore is convenient as it is the first loop in the campground and appears to be a smaller loop than others. Be aware some Sycamore loop sites (especially 1, 2, and 3) are fairly exposed to noise related to the nearby campground entrance, can be visible to passing traffic, and the light pollution from the campground entrance can be an annoying distraction to some as the lights are on all night. Some campgrounds use directional lighting, a hedge, or a fence (yuck!) to address visibility and light pollution issues - we used a tarp which helped some.Campers should also be aware that the Sycamore bath house has 1 male and 1 female bathroom; both provide 1-bathroom stall and 1-shower stall. Because of the proximity of this campground to nearby hiking trails and the small size of the bath house, bath houses are sometimes unavailable to campers because of hikers. During one trip our bath house was occupied for about an hour by a hiking party unassociated with the campground. Bath houses are ok; could sometimes use a bit better cleaning. Never had a need to contact a campground host, but folks at the entrance have always been very nice and helpful. We'll be back.
@LukeB5750B5D52 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #10
This place is awesome, maintained very well. An annual go-to!
@KevinT2315580 · Camped on Mar 16, 2025 at Campsite #76
Great campground, but bathhouse was not cleaned for first 4 days we were there.
@pollyc6741363 · Camped on Mar 14, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great area,lots to do and see. Only drawback was our bathroom facility in the sycamore loop. It was dirty,and cleaned only once while we were there 6 days.
@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Mar 8, 2025 at Campsite #52
Beautiful campground and Ive stayed here many time. Needs a bit more care at this point. One of the bath houses has been closed for several years and the next closest was not maintained well.
@dixiekED21C0C7 · Camped on Feb 23, 2025 at Campsite #65
Be aware visitors center is closed Sunday and Monday! Site was long but tight pulling out with a 40 rv among trees not sure anything above that is gonna fit! Be aware! We got misdirected and called the numbers for assistance that are listed on this site and never did get a call back. Basically google Walmart in Brevard and look for brown signs fyi
@BobVC1931CF3C5 · Camped on Feb 7, 2025 at Campsite #157
People at gate were excellentWe camped near the river bend and the mens restroom was lockedSome inconvenience with everyone having to use womens
@EdwardM9946642 · Camped on Jan 18, 2025 at Campsite #2
Have been visiting many parks in the southeast for past couple of months and Davidson River was hands down the best. The park is scenic and meticulously maintained but more importantly the employees were the finest group of people I have run across in a long time. Kind helpful and hard working
@LieuenJE589651 · Camped on Jan 5, 2025 at Campsite #4
Great, level spots
@SusanD7512883 · Camped on Jan 2, 2025 at Campsite #65
Great campground in a good location. One of our favorite places to go
@ArabelaT2E8E32 · Camped on Dec 6, 2024 at Campsite #61
The camp and the facilities are very clean, the staff is very friendly. We love to camp here.
@MichaelT862538 · Camped on Dec 2, 2024 at Campsite #76
Great place and sites
@SharriD6C9A7C7 · Camped on Dec 1, 2024 at Campsite #8
This is my home area campground. It was a great experience staying there for a week. I fly fish and the Davidson River is a tough trout stream in the wild trout sections. The campground is right beside the river. I could walk the dog every morning and check out the river to plan the day's fishing. The staff was so nice every day working to make my stay fun, informed, and welcoming. I will book this place again.
@MattS1245099 · Camped on Dec 1, 2024 at Campsite #9
Sites were plenty long for our 42 coach plus tow vehicle. Staff was friendly. Theres no water at the sites but water fill stations are available. Stop at the ranger station just down the road for helpful information and maps for hiking and waterfall sightseeing.
@EvaD04FE35C731 · Camped on Nov 29, 2024 at Campsite #144
We had a great time , it was extremely cold , but we enjoyed the woods
@LindseyC105943 · Camped on Nov 26, 2024 at Campsite #62
We stayed Thanksgiving week. Second time staying at this campground. Loved it again. Hiked Looking glass rock, did Moors falls, wild cat falls, looking glass falls. Tried some fly fishing, we saw lots of trout and people catching them. Just not us!
@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Nov 25, 2024 at Campsite #116
Davidson River Campground is beautifully tucked in the Pisgah forest conveniently located approximately 1 mile from town. My campsite was perfectly located along the hiking trails and river for awesome trout fishing..caught 2 nice size browns; 3 small rainbows. The only negative was route 276 is across the river in the distance causing noise as cars drove by. Will definitely return soon.
@LarryH7319029 · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #157
Always a wonderful time
@DianeM6584416 · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #71
We really enjoyed our stay at Davidson River Campground. Quiet and clean. Good hiking trails! We will be back of course!
@CarenK8B6B8012 · Camped on Nov 16, 2024 at Campsite #127
Staff did a great job at cleaning the area after Helene. My site was clean of all debris including leaves. Restrooms were excellent. This campground went through a period of disrepair a few yrs back. The team managing it now has done an excellent job at bringing it back!
@McKayHFA35A76F · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #150
Friendly staff, great amenities.
@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #71
Convenient and well cared for campground that is ideally located within the national forest and close to town. Clean facilities and very welcoming team at the front gate.
@ParisC4520130D · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #14
Facilities were clean and easy to find. The map was easy to follow and registration was simple and straightforward. The campsite was well kempt and in great condition.
@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Nov 14, 2024 at Campsite #45
Excellent clean and well-maintained facility. Nice recovery from the Storm.
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