HENDERSONVILLE RESERVOIR RD ROADSIDE CAMPSITES
Open for camping at designated sites only. Forest Order 08-11-07-23-163 requires all camping to be at marked locations depicted on official USFS maps. This restriction is in effect through September 1, 2026.
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
Hendersonville Reservoir Road Roadside Campsites are designated dispersed camping locations along FS Road 142 in the Mills River area of Pisgah National Forest. These primitive roadside sites serve as a base for exploring the surrounding trail network, including Fletcher Creek Trail which descends through forest to grassy camping areas along the creek. The Pisgah Ranger District implemented camping restrictions requiring all camping to occur only at designated sites marked on official Forest Service maps. This order covers Henderson County and prohibits camping within 1,000 feet of roads open to public vehicle travel except at these designated locations. The restriction aims to protect water quality in the Mills River watershed, where unregulated camping had caused erosion and stream degradation. These are primitive dispersed sites with no developed amenities. Campers should arrive prepared with their own water supply and plan to pack out all trash. Sites are available first-come, first-served with no reservations or fees.
Directions
From Hendersonville, take US-64 West approximately 5 miles. Turn right onto North Mills River Road and continue about 5 miles. Turn right onto Wash Creek Road (FS 5000) and proceed approximately 2 miles to the Trace Ridge Trailhead area. Hendersonville Reservoir Road (FS 142) begins here.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
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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