White Pine South Group Camp

National Forests in North Carolina — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: PISGAH FOREST, NC, NC

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (14 reviews)

Season: Year-round

White Pine South Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Avery Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility provides tent camping year-round and can accommodate families, scout troops and other groups of up to 25 people. Visitors have access to a number of recreation opportunities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking, in one of the most scenic areas in the state.The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, s

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/white-pine-south-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.

White Pine South Group Camp offers a scenic group camping experience along Avery Creek in the Appalachian Mountains with access to hiking, fishing, swimming, and mountain biking. Google reviewers praise it as a well-maintained site away from crowded campgrounds with ample space for groups up to 25 people.

Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Bog Turtle present in area. Also Eastern Gray Squirrel, Southern Flying Squirrel, American Mink, Northern Cardinal, and ring-necked snake.

Insider tips for White Pine South Group Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group camp has 4 large tent pads (10'x20') plus room for additional tents and bear box for food storage Creek runs along the edge of the site providing water ambiance and fishing access

Skip White Pine South Group Camp if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You prefer individual campsites — this is a group camp only with 1 group site.

Best time to visit White Pine South Group Camp: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Davidson River (PISGAH FOREST, NC), Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter (Pisgah Forest, NC), Cove Creek Lower Group Camp (PISGAH FOREST, NC), Pink Beds Picnic Shelter (Pisgah Forest, NC).

Cell Phone Coverage at White Pine South Group Camp

Cell signal at White Pine South 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.

CamperWatch
CamperWatch›NC›White Pine South Group Camp
White Pine South Group Camp — photo 1
White Pine South Group Camp — photo 2
White Pine South Group Camp — photo 3
See all photos
National Forests in North Carolina — riverside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

White Pine South Group Camp

Share:
PISGAH FOREST, NC, NC★ 4.6 (14 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

White Pine South Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Avery Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility provides tent camping year-round and can accommodate families, scout troops and other groups of up to 25 people. Visitors have access to a number of recreation opportunities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking, in one of the most scenic areas in the state.The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are close to the campground.

Best for:AnglersHikersFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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 prefer individual campsites — this is a group camp only with 1 group site

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Group camp has 4 large tent pads (10'x20') plus room for additional tents and bear box for food storage

Creek runs along the edge of the site providing water ambiance and fishing access

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: Timber Rattlesnake and Bog Turtle present in area. Also Eastern Gray Squirrel, Southern Flying Squirrel, American Mink, Northern Cardinal, and ring-necked snake.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
828-552-8040· National Forests in North Carolina
Getting there →

From the Asheville airport, take Highway 280 south to Brevard. Turn right on U.S. Highway 276. Go 1.75 miles to Forest Road 477 and turn right. Go 0.75-mile to the parking area on the right side of the road. Walk across the bridge to the campground entrance road.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does White Pine South Group Camp cost per night?+
White Pine South Group Camp costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is White Pine South Group Camp open?+
White Pine South Group Camp is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does White Pine South Group Camp have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at White Pine South Group Camp?+
White Pine South Group Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at White Pine South Group Camp?+
White Pine South Group 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 White Pine South Group Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at White Pine South Group Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is White Pine South Group Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
White Pine South Group Camp is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$60 /night★ 4.6 (14)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does White Pine South Group Camp cost per night?+
What season is White Pine South Group Camp open?+
Does White Pine South Group Camp have hookups?+
All 7 questions →

Nearby Campgrounds

Davidson River

PISGAH FOREST, NC

From $35/night

Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter

Pisgah Forest, NC

From $50/night

Cove Creek Lower Group Camp

PISGAH FOREST, NC

From $130/night

Pink Beds Picnic Shelter

Pisgah Forest, NC

From $50/night

Own a campground nearby?

List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

List your campground →
$60 /nightNo booking fees
+TRIPCheck availability