Mountain living
The tent sites are small and right on top of each other but lots of bushes make you forget that. Beautiful country right off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The tent sites are small and right on top of each other but lots of bushes make you forget that. Beautiful country right off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
We stayed here on our way to hike a section of the AT. Great trails surrounding and leading up Mount Pisgah which is beautiful with seasonal streams. Great amenities in the campground.
Location is probably the best feature of this campground. Sites are decent sized and fairly private. Can get chilly since you're at higher elevation.
This is a great campground sits up on the mountain right on the Blue Ridge Parkway Plenty of trails to hike around it and close by . Has hot showers , clean restrooms .Fire pits , tables plenty of space , bear containers for your food. Though I've never seen a bear there !!It is across the road from Beautiful Pisgah Inn where you can get a great meal
Asheville, NC might just be one of the coolest cities in the Southeast. Craft beer and camping is the name of the gamer around there. Spent two weekends in the area, once during the July, 2015 and then again in October 2015. July was a day trip and got to jump off of Skinny Dip Falls (video). Then in October, we camped at a primitive site and spent the day Saturday on a brew hike in Asheville. Primitive site was great...once we found one. Took about a 1 hour drive around 7pm on Saturday to find an open lot. Get there early or prepare for quite the night time mountain drive. Other than that, it's a typical primitive site with access to trails and beautiful trees. Enjoy your time in the NC Mountains.
I love camping...love hiking...and absolutely love mountains with long views! Mt. Pisgah gifts them all!
It is easier for me to give campgrounds high ratings, because I seldom camp at them during the weekends. Nope, not for me...don't enjoy the crowds. I usually hit the backwoods during those days. But weekdays suit me just fine to car camp.
At 5721 feet, Mt. Pisgah can be seen for miles around...and when standing atop its summit...you can see for miles...and it is beautiful. The trails are rugged, but doable. Along with hiking up Mt. Pisgah, Frying Pan Mountain Fire Tower is another highlight.
Its best to hike these peaks early in the day before cloud cover moves in...if you are looking for a photo op. It seems as though I can't camp or hike without intermittent rain in the forecast...and it did rain on us the entire trip. But no worries...you make do.
The campground was enjoyable...many loops and sites to choose from. During the week, you still need to get there early to secure a favorable site. Facilities are nice. We did have a bear trap right next to our truck during our stay...which leads me to believe people are messy and leave their food out to attract them.
Sliding Rock is not too far away also...and during the summer months...well worth the slide down the smooth rock into a refreshing pool below. A little bumpy...but fun!
Cool little trendy towns dot the base of this mountain range...Hendersonville is one of my favorites...and when there...definitely look up the Frugal Backpacker store. One of my favorites.`
This is a large campground with the sites really close together. Its got RVs, bathrooms, running water - a little more modern than I prefer, but it gets the job done if you're looking for a place to stay for a night or two. Its close to some good trails, including the trail to Frying Pan Mountain lookout tower.
This site is very quiet with a lot of privacy. When we came most of the sites were full and this was 10 in the morning. you are at a high elevation and you can get a shortness of breath sometimes when you are collecting firewood. The site has a motel right across the street and the flashy lights kill the view. The restrooms are fairly clean and has warm showers. recommend bring your own firewood because the wood here is pretty damp and it was so difficult to get one started. The site has a fire ring grill and tables. There is a one and a half mile trail to the top of Mount Pisgah where the view is spectacular. There are about 10 campsites
This was by far one of the coolest weekends I spent in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pisgah National Forest on the outskirts of Asheville, NC is a must stop for all ages. I say that specifically for not just the camping, but what can keep you entertained during your afternoons as well. We stayed at the Davidson River Campground which was right near the entrance of the forest if you're coming in from the south, as I did in South Carolina. There's over 150 campsites here, and we lucked out by finding one on short notice. The location of the campground is neat given its location by the river, but it's even cooler given is location near Sliding Rock and Looking Glass Falls. Within a few minute drive, or bit of a hike you can ride a natural waterslide or sit in the pool beneath looking glass falls. Even in Mid-July the water will keep you chilled. One of my favorite places to visit in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This is the area you try to drive/hike/visit at those certain times of day because the view can only get better. And Pisgah has the waterfalls! Parking is tight though at the places you stop to enjoy the several different falls.