Wash Creek Horse Camp

National Forests in North Carolina, NC · ≈13.6 mi to Asheville
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
13.6 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 30 people
  • Horseback riding and trail access
  • Hiking, biking, and fishing
  • Campfire and picnic gatherings

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Visitors needing utilities or hookups
  • Accessibility-requiring guests

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

1 Group EquestrianReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 30 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedGrillsPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingCampingFishingHiking
Natural features
Springs
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Asheville, ~13.6 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Naventure , Naventure

Overview

Overview 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. Recreation 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. Hiking, fishing and hunting are popular activities in the area. Some of these trails are shared by mountain bikers. Routes are marked with signs and colored blazes. Facilities 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. Natural Features Wash Creek offers a remote hardwood forest setting with a small, shallow stream nearby. Nearby Attractions 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-4167.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground