Established Camping

Pisgah National Forest Wash Creek Horse Camp

3 Reviews

About

USDA Forest Service

National Forests in North Carolina

Overview

Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent Creek of the Pisgah Ranger District.

Recreation

As part of the Pisgah National Forest, a network of equestrian trails are available in the North Mills River, Trace Ridge and Wash Creek areas and are easily accessible with space for several horse trailers. Hiking, fishing and hunting are popular activities in the area. Some of these trails are shared by mountain bikers. Routes are marked with signs and colored blazes.

Facilities

The campground has one site and a vault toilet and hitching posts for horses. This small group facility can accommodate 30 people and 10 vehicles.

Natural Features

Wash Creek offers a remote hardwood forest setting with a small, shallow stream nearby.

Nearby Attractions

The site is 20 minutes from the North Mills River Recreation Area and 45 minutes from Lake Powhatan Recreation Area. It is approximately 1 hour from attractions in both Brevard and Asheville.

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For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4910.

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Access

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Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump

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Rosemary G.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 22, 2023

Great place for family camping

Beautiful peaceful perfect campsite

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Month of VisitAugust

Max O.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019

Rustic no cell service

bit of a drive through the forest to get here, but great spots if you're looking to get away from civilization. Ended up locking my keys in the car and had to walk 10 miles back towards town to call AAA, but other than that loved this spot! once you arrive to the campground coming from Asheville, there will be parking on the left a road on the right, and just past this road is a big campground that can fit bigger rvs, or if you want the feel of a community campground this is for you. If you want your own spot along the river take the road on your right hand side and the individual sites are right there along the road. Very nice spots, not super close to each other.

Month of VisitMay

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Larry M.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 29, 2019

Awesome trails for u & ur horses

Love this place

Location

Pisgah National Forest Wash Creek Horse Camp is located in North Carolina

Directions

From exit 40 on Interstate 26 take travel west on Hwy 280 (passing the Asheville Airport and going towards Brevard). Go six miles to light and turn right on North Mills River Road. Go six miles and just before entering the North Mills River Campground, turn right on Forest Service (gravel) Road #5000. Proceed two miles to site on right.