Burnsville, NC · Tent Camping
Black Mountain Campground
Black Mountain Campground is a Forest Service campground on the South Toe River at the base of the Black Mountains, reached by…
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Pisgah National Forest Campgrounds
4 campgrounds
Pisgah National Forest is part of our guide to camping destinations in Western North Carolina. Pisgah National Forest wraps around Asheville in two large sections and holds some of the most popular Forest Service campgrounds in the state. Sites are generally simpler than private parks — expect vault or flush toilets, drinking water and fire rings, with showers at the larger campgrounds — but the setting is the point: river-side loops, trailheads within walking distance and waterfalls nearby.
Reservations for most Forest Service campgrounds are handled through Recreation.gov. Some areas were damaged by Hurricane Helene; check the current status notices on each campground page before you go.
Brevard, NC · Tent & RV Camping
Davidson River Campground
Davidson River Campground is the busiest and best-connected campground in the Pisgah Ranger District, two miles from downtown Brevard on US-276.
- Restrooms
- Showers
Asheville, NC · Tent & RV Camping
Lake Powhatan Campground
Lake Powhatan Recreation Area sits inside the Bent Creek Experimental Forest just southwest of Asheville, close enough for a downtown dinner run…
- Electric Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Mills River, NC · Tent Camping
North Mills River Campground
North Mills River Campground is a Forest Service campground on the Mills River in the Pisgah National Forest, just outside Asheville.
- Restrooms
Pisgah National Forest at a glance
4 campgrounds
Frequently asked questions
Which campgrounds are listed in the Pisgah National Forest region?
The directory currently lists Black Mountain Campground, Davidson River Campground, Lake Powhatan Campground, and North Mills River Campground.
Which Pisgah National Forest campgrounds are on public land?
Public-land campgrounds listed here are Black Mountain Campground (the U.S. Forest Service), Davidson River Campground (the U.S. Forest Service), Lake Powhatan Campground (the U.S. Forest Service), and North Mills River Campground (the U.S. Forest Service). Public campgrounds follow the rules of the agency that manages them, so check with that agency.
Where can I tent camp in the Pisgah National Forest region?
Tent camping is listed at Black Mountain Campground, Davidson River Campground, Lake Powhatan Campground, and North Mills River Campground. Rates and availability change, so confirm them with the campground before you book.
Which Pisgah National Forest campgrounds have RV hookups?
Hookups are listed at Lake Powhatan Campground. The type of hookup differs by campground, so see each listing for details. Rates and availability change, so confirm them with the campground before you book.
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