Davidson River
Brevard, North Carolina · 2,149 ft · In National Forests in North Carolina
Photos: USFS
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,149 ft (655 m)2,149 ft655 m
Loops9
Pick a loop to see its sites.
- APPL19 sites19 standard · up to 45 ft
- DOGW15 sites15 standard · up to 40 ft
- HEML17 sites17 standard · up to 40 ft
- LAUREL16 sites16 standard · up to 67 ft
- POPLAR14 sites14 standard · up to 40 ft
- Riverbend13 sites13 standard · up to 38 ft
- Roadside13 sites13 standard · up to 40 ft
- SYCAMORE10 sites10 standard · up to 45 ft
- WOAK15 sites15 standard · up to 45 ft
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 12 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Reservations
- Tent sites
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About
Overview
Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots, waterfalls and several nearby attractions within Pisgah National Forest. It lies just four miles west of the town of Brevard and less than an hour from the city of Asheville. The facility is open year-round. Learn more here to prepare for your trip.
Recreation
The forest is known for its hiking trails, several of which are near the campground. Hikers can challenge themselves with the 12.3-mile Art Loeb Trail, the 3.7-mile North Slope Trail or a 1.5-mile walking trail.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Davidson River: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain81°60°
- ThuSunny, 4% chance of rain80°59°
- FriSunny, 2% chance of rain76°40°
- SatSunny, 2% chance of rain58°37°
- SunSunny57°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapWalmart · Pisgah Forest
Overnight Parking · 1.1 mi · Brevard
White Pine South Group Camp
Public Land · 1.2 mi · Brevard
White Pines Group Campground
Other · 1.4 mi · Brevard
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Brevard share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.4 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 1.4 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 1.4 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 1.6 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 2.4 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 3.6 mi
Camp site
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
Location and contact
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