Kuykendall Group Camp
National Forests in North Carolina — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PISGAH FOREST, NC, NC
Price: From $130 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.For
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in Pisgah National Forest with ample recreation including hiking, fishing, and creek access. Campers praise it as a perfect group hangout spot located just 40 minutes from Asheville with a large meadow and treeline.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Alleghanian Spotted Skunk, American Mink, Red Fox, and Snowy Owl present in the area
Insider tips for Kuykendall Group Camp: Book early as a federal campground with high demand Single large group site accommodates up to 60 people with meadow and treeline setup options Cathy's Creek is within walking distance for fishing and water activities
Skip Kuykendall Group Camp if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require services outside May-October seasonal window. Road access may be impacted by weather events requiring repairs.
Best time to visit Kuykendall Group Camp: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Davidson River (PISGAH FOREST, NC), Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter (Pisgah Forest, NC), White Pine South Group Camp (PISGAH FOREST, NC), Cove Creek Lower Group Camp (PISGAH FOREST, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kuykendall Group Camp
Cell signal at Kuykendall Group Camp (PISGAH FOREST, NC): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.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.For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area for tents and RVs.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with high demand
Single large group site accommodates up to 60 people with meadow and treeline setup options
Cathy's Creek is within walking distance for fishing and water activities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Getting there →
From Asheville, take State Highway 280 south to Brevard. At the junction of U.S. Highway 276/64/280, follow Highway 64 west through Brevard to Cathy's Creek Road/Forest Road 471. Take a right and go 1.25 miles to campground entrance.
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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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