WHITE PINES GROUP CAMPGROUND
Open year-round for tent camping. Potable water is currently unavailable; campers must bring their own water supply. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Note: dispersed camping within 1000 feet of roads is prohibited on the Pisgah Ranger District until September 1, 2026, but this established campground remains open.
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
White Pines Group Campground is a primitive walk-in tent camping facility situated in the lush hardwood forests of the Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest. The campground features one group site that can accommodate up to 25 people, with parking provided in a separate lot. All equipment must be walked into the campsite. The site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills. Drinking water is currently unavailable, so campers must bring an adequate supply. Visitors are responsible for packing out all trash. The campground sits at approximately 2,600 feet elevation adjacent to Avery Creek, with the Davidson River nearby offering excellent trout fishing opportunities. Reservations are handled through Recreation.gov and managed by Naventure. The area provides access to numerous recreation opportunities including day hiking, swimming, mountain biking, and fishing in one of North Carolina's most scenic mountain regions.
Directions
From Brevard, take US 276 east approximately 1.75 miles, then turn right onto Forest Road 477 and continue 0.75 miles. Parking is on the right; walk across the bridge to the campground entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.pisgahrd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (828) 577-4910 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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