Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
National Forests in North Carolina — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: PISGAH FOREST, NC, NC
Price: From $130 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.The Upper Group Camp site can accommodate up to 60 people at a time. The facility is shaded with plenty of room
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Cove Creek Upper Group Camp accommodates large groups up to 60 people in scenic Appalachian Mountains forest with year-round access to hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and water play opportunities including swimming areas.
Wildlife alert: Timber rattlesnakes present in area; also common: Eastern Gray Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Northern Cardinal, Wild Turkey, Louisiana Waterthrush, Gray Catbird, ring-necked snake, Common Five-lined Skink
Insider tips for Cove Creek Upper Group Camp: Book early — federal campground fills up Two swimming areas available: mini sliding rock and whaleback Check weather before hiking/biking trips for lightning safety and hurricane damage conditions
Skip Cove Creek Upper Group Camp if: Expecting RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. Need individual site camping — only 1 group site available for groups up to 60 people.
Best time to visit Cove Creek Upper Group Camp: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with hiking, biking, fishing, and picnicking available.
Nearby campgrounds: Cove Creek Lower Group Camp (PISGAH FOREST, NC), Pink Beds Picnic Shelter (Pisgah Forest, NC), White Pine South Group Camp (PISGAH FOREST, NC), Davidson River (PISGAH FOREST, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
Cell signal at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp (PISGAH FOREST, NC): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up
Two swimming areas available: mini sliding rock and whaleback
Check weather before hiking/biking trips for lightning safety and hurricane damage conditions
Campground operates year-round with hiking, biking, fishing, and picnicking available
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the Asheville airport, take Highway 280 west to the U.S. Highway 64/280/276 intersection at Pisgah National Forest. Turn north onto U.S. Highway 276. Go 4.5 miles to Forest Road 475A and turn left. Travel on 475A for 3 miles to the campground on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in North Carolina fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests in North Carolina before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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