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Davidson River Campground

Brevard, NC · RV Camping, Tent Camping

Tent and RV campsites among hardwood trees beside a mountain river near Brevard, NC

Campground overview

Davidson River Campground is the busiest and best-connected campground in the Pisgah Ranger District, two miles from downtown Brevard on US-276. Loops of shaded sites line the Davidson River, with a mix of tent and RV spots, flush toilets, and hot showers.

It is the natural base for a Pisgah waterfall trip: the Art Loeb trailhead is walkable, and Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Moore Cove Falls, and the Cradle of Forestry are all within fifteen minutes. Reserve well ahead for summer and fall weekends.

Camping options

RV hookups

Hookup details aren't listed yet — check with the campground before you go.

Tent camping

Tent campers have showers, restrooms.

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Showers

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Waterfall Hunting

Setting & policies

  • Forest Setting
  • Reservations Accepted
  • Riverfront
  • Waterfall Nearby

Campground map

Nearby trails

  • Mount Pisgah 9.4 miScenic Mountain Hike Near Asheville · 1.3 mi · Strenuous
  • Sliding RockFamily Friendly Swimming Hole and Short Hike Near Brevard · Easy
  • John Rock 3.5 miForest and Overlook Hike Near Brevard · 1.8 mi · Moderate
  • Black Balsam Knob 8.8 miScenic Bald Hike Near Asheville · 6.6 mi · Easy
  • Graveyard Fields 7.2 miWaterfalls and Scenic Hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway · 1.2 mi loop · Easy
  • Looking Glass Rock 2.8 miScenic Summit Hike Near Brevard · 3.1 mi · Moderate
  • Cedar Rock 9.2 miStrenuous Granite Dome Hike Near Brevard · 4.5 mi loop · Strenuous
  • Davidson River TrailEasy Riverside Hike Near Brevard · 1.33 mi · Easy

Nearby waterfalls

  • Moore Cove Falls 3.4 miFamily Friendly Waterfall Hike Near Asheville · 0.7 mi one way · Easy
  • Hooker Falls 9.6 miEasy Family Friendly Waterfall Hike Near Brevard · 0.4 mi · Easy
  • High Falls 3.3 miScenic Waterfall Hike Near Brevard · approximately 2 mi loop · Moderate
  • Looking Glass Falls 2.4 miEasy Waterfall Near Asheville · overlook access · Easy
  • Bridal Veil Falls 10.6 miScenic Waterfall Hike Near Brevard · 0.6 mi · Moderate

Nearby towns

Reservations & official website

Reservations are accepted — book early for summer and fall weekends.

Directions

Address: 115 US-276, NC 28768

Open turn-by-turn directions

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