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.

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Pisgah Forest, NC, NC★ 4.6 (8 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - no hookups available at this site✕ You're visiting outside May through October seasonal window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, Barred Owl, and Common Raven present in the area

Location

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(828) 552-8040· National Forests in North Carolina
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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Wash Creek Horse Camp cost per night?+
Wash Creek Horse Camp costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Wash Creek Horse Camp open?+
Wash Creek Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wash Creek Horse Camp have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Wash Creek Horse Camp?+
Wash Creek Horse Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Wash Creek Horse Camp?+
Wash Creek Horse Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Wash Creek Horse Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wash Creek Horse Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wash Creek Horse Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Wash Creek Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$40 /night★ 4.6 (8)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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