COVE CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND
Open year-round. Both group sites are reservable up to 6 months in advance via Recreation.gov. Creek ford required for access; high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle recommended. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing impossible. No potable water available on-site.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:31PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including urban areas along the I-77 and I-40 corridors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast to move along a slow-moving cold front tonight into early Thursday. While widespread 1-2 inch rainfall amounts are expected across western North Carolina from this afternoon through tonight, isolated locations are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and localized amounts as high as 5 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Cove Creek Group Campground is located in western North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest and consists of two separate group camping areas: Upper Group Camp and Lower Group Camp. Each site can accommodate up to 60 people and features shaded gathering areas with vault toilets, campfire rings, grills, and picnic tables. The campground is situated along Cove Creek and the Davidson River, making it ideal for groups seeking a basecamp for outdoor activities. The area offers excellent opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, river and stream fishing, and group picnicking. Interpretive programs are available upon request. The nearby Davidson River Campground sells kiln-dried firewood for $10 per bundle. Campers must pack out all trash and are responsible for keeping the access gate closed. Access to both group sites requires fording a creek, and a high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle is recommended due to the possibility of high water conditions. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing impossible. The campground operates year-round and reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From the Asheville airport, take Highway 280 west to the U.S. Highway 64/280/276 intersection at Pisgah National Forest. Turn north onto U.S. Highway 276. Go 4.5 miles to Forest Road 475A and turn left. Travel on 475A for 3 miles to the campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $130 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.pisgahrd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (828) 877-3265 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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