USDA Forest Service · North Carolina
Kuykendall Group Camp
USDA Forest Service · North Carolina, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,467 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T 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, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Tubing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and more.
Recreation
This is a great place for campers to simply relax in the woods and listen to the sound of the creek. Visitors can also explore the area's numerous hiking trails, check out crystal clear waterfalls or fish for trout in the creek and a nearby lake.
Facilities
Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area for tents and RVs. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and drinking water.
Natural Features
Kuykendall Group Camp is just 4 miles from the town of Brevard and about an hour from the city of Asheville. The site is located in the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding national forest boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Kuykendall Creek.
Visitors should note that creek crossing is required on the road leading to the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing difficult; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants. The quaint mountain community of Brevard is also nearby and has various amenities and services.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 28° | 11° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 34° | 22° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 42° | 19° | 75° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 68° | 45° | 29° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 74° | 57° | 42° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 63° | 50° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 67° | 59° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 66° | 60° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 62° | 51° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 47° | 32° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 39° | 25° | 71° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 32° | 8° | 63° | 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.
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