Wash Creek Horse Camp
National Forests in North Carolina — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pisgah Forest, NC, NC
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent Creek of the Pisgah Ranger District.For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4167.The campground has one site and a vault toilet and hitching posts for horses. This small group facility can accommodate 30 people and 10 vehicles.Wash Creek offers a remote hardwood forest setting with a small, shallow stream nearby.The site is 20 minu
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/wash-creek-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Small equestrian-focused group area with access to a network of trails in Pisgah National Forest. Well-maintained by Forest Service with gravel pads and fire pits.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, Barred Owl, and Common Raven present in the area
Insider tips for Wash Creek Horse Camp: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring your own horses to access the extensive equestrian trail network Space available for several horse trailers
Skip Wash Creek Horse Camp if: You need hookups - no hookups available at this site. You're visiting outside May through October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Wash Creek Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: North Mills River (MILLS RIVER, NC), Lake Powhatan (ASHEVILLE, NC), Wolf Ford Horse Camp (PISGAH FOREST, NC), Mount Pisgah Campground (Asheville, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wash Creek Horse Camp
Cell signal at Wash Creek Horse 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.
Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent Creek of the Pisgah Ranger District.For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4167.The campground has one site and a vault toilet and hitching posts for horses. This small group facility can accommodate 30 people and 10 vehicles.Wash Creek offers a remote hardwood forest setting with a small, shallow stream nearby.The site is 20 minutes from the North Mills River Recreation Area and 45 minutes from Lake Powhatan Recreation Area. It is approximately 1 hour from attractions in both Brevard and Asheville.As part of the Pisgah National Forest, a network of equestrian trails are available in the North Mills River, Trace Ridge and Wash Creek areas and are easily accessible with space for several horse trailers.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bring your own horses to access the extensive equestrian trail network
Space available for several horse trailers
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From exit 40 on Interstate 26 take travel west on Hwy 280 (passing the Asheville Airport and going towards Brevard). Go six miles to light and turn right on North Mills River Road. Go six miles and just before entering the North Mills River Campground, turn right on Forest Service (gravel) Road #5000. Proceed two miles to site on 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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