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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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
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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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