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 Warning issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues. * WHERE...Central Henderson County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1100 AM EDT, Mud and Bat Fork Creeks remained in flood and flooding will continue all afternoon. The Mud Creek river gage on North Main Street was nearing 16 feet which indicates flooding of portions of William H King Memorial Park and the Oklawaha Greenway. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hendersonville, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Mountain Home, Laurel Park, Valley Hill and East Flat Rock. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:40AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Eastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina... Northern Polk County in western North Carolina... West Central Rutherford County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Runoff from heavy rain continued to occur throughout the Rocky Broad and Green River basins, although rivers should return to within their banks this afternoon. Please heed any warnings of closed roads and watch for flooding of low-lying areas along rivers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1038 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Lure, Saluda, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave, Lake Adger, Edneyville, Dana, Gerton and East Flat Rock. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 9:50AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Transylvania and Yancey and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Greenville Mountains, Northern Spartanburg and Southern Spartanburg. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall tapers off behind the front, but runoff from previous rainfall will keep high water levels in portions of the area. Ongoing flood advisories and warnings will keep the watch in place, even though rain has ended. - 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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