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Davidson River Campground

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Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family whose looking for camping near Charlotte. Davidson River Campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots, waterfalls and several nearby attractions within…

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Location

Davidson River Campground is located in North Carolina

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 West to I-26 East to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground. From Spartanburg, South Carolina, take I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-85 South to Gastonia and exit at U.S. Highway 74 West. Merge with I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground.

Coordinates

35.28282673 N
82.72138796 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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76 Reviews

A
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2023

Incredible

The campsites were a good size! My group was very impressed because the bathrooms were cleaned daily!

SiteLaurel Loop
Month of VisitAugust
P
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2023

One of our favorites!

We had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend at Davidson River Campground.  We were #38 on the Appletree loop.  I got the last available site when I booked it a few months out and assumed that it would not be the best on in campground and/or loop. Someone must have canceled because it was a great spot. …

SiteAppletree 38
Month of VisitJune
  • Appletree 38 was big enough for a 6 person tent, a 4 person tent, a screened tent, and a tarped kitchen/fire area with plenty of room to spare.
Jennifer H.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2022

Good location for hiking

The campground is in a wonderful location for hiking the area’s numerous waterfalls and exploring Brevard. The campground was well maintained. As stated in prior reviews choose your site carefully as some loops would be very tight for large RVs to navigate and have overhanding tree branches. We…

SiteSycamore 10
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Looking Glass Falls not far from the campground that can been viewed from the car.

Location

Davidson River Campground is located in North Carolina

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 West to I-26 East to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground. From Spartanburg, South Carolina, take I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground. From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-85 South to Gastonia and exit at U.S. Highway 74 West. Merge with I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to the campground.

Coordinates

35.28282673 N
82.72138796 W

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