USDA Forest Service · North Carolina
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
USDA Forest Service · North Carolina, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,071 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Nearest town
- PISGAH FOREST
- Address
- 1 DAVIDSON RIVER CIRCLE, PISGAH FOREST, NC, 28768
- Phone
- (828) 552-8040
- Activities
- Camping, Educational Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility can accommodate large groups of up to 60 people and offers year-round opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking in one of the most scenic areas in the state.
Recreation
Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded camping area, or seek out activities close by. The area is a hub for numerous hiking, backpacking and mountain biking trails, some of which can be accessed from the campground. Hikers can follow a trail along the creek that leads to a scenic waterfall. Great trout fishing is also available in the creek and river.
For visitors wishing to learn more about the area, interpretive programs may be available upon request.
Facilities
The Upper Group Camp site can accommodate up to 60 people at a time. The facility is shaded with plenty of room for tents and RVs. It is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, grills, campfire rings and drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to both Cove Creek and the beautiful Davidson River.
Visitors should note that two creek crossings are required on the road leading to the upper group camp. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing impossible; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is highly recommended and all crossings are attempted at users own risk.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Asheville, North Carolina, is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 27° | 9° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 33° | 20° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 59° | 39° | 14° | 73° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 66° | 44° | 29° | 80° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 56° | 40° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 61° | 48° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 65° | 57° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 65° | 58° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 60° | 49° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 45° | 30° | 78° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 38° | 23° | 70° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 31° | 9° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Cove Creek Lower Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Cove Creek Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Headwaters Roadside Campsites · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- White Pine South Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 1 sites
- Davidson River Cg · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
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