Closed
— Closed for the winter season. Yellow Gap Road is open from Highway 276 to the campground. Reservations required when open.
About
Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation-only equestrian campground in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, accessible via 3.2 miles of gravel Forest Service Road 1206 (Yellow Gap Road). The 12-site campground is designed and intended exclusively for equestrian use, with fire rings and horse facilities at each site. The location provides access to over 100 miles of equestrian trails in the South Mills River area, plus additional miles of Forest Service roads suitable for riding.
The campground sits in a serene forested setting near the confluence of several creeks and the South Fork of the Mills River, offering shade from large maples, oaks, poplars, birches, and pines. The area is home to diverse wildlife including chipmunks, various bird species, and black bears. From this strategic location, riders can explore numerous destinations including the Blue Ridge Parkway, the 276 Corridor, and countless waterfalls accessible via the district's gravel roads. The Cradle of Forestry in America, the first school of forestry in the United States, is located just 4 miles away.
Directions
From Highway 276, turn onto Yellow Gap Road (Forest Service Road 1206), an unpaved gravel road. Travel 3.3 miles, then turn right onto South Mills River Road (Forest Service Road 475). Wolf Ford Horse Camp is immediately on the left. From the north, Highway 276 is accessed via Highway 280/64 West. From the south, take Highway 276 north from Brevard.
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