U.S. Forest Service · National Forests in North Carolina · Pisgah Forest, NC

White Pine South Group Camp

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets okFires okTents only

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Picnic tables at White Pines Group SiteParking lot for reservation holdersPit toilet and tent pads on site.WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP BRIDGE
Photos courtesy of Naventure, Naventure Management · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group tent areas1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001GravelPartial25 / 10Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and drinking water ( drinking water currently not available Sorry for the inconvenience).

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near White Pine South Group Camp30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 6.98 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowFebruary: 5.38 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowMarch: 5.88 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowApril: 5.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 6.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 6.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 7.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 6.07 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 6.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 5.87 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 7.09 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.0°F averageFebruary: 39.9°F averageMarch: 46.5°F averageApril: 55.0°F averageMay: 62.5°F averageJune: 69.5°F averageJuly: 72.5°F averageAugust: 71.7°F averageSeptember: 66.0°F averageOctober: 56.3°F averageNovember: 45.7°F averageDecember: 39.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Brevard, 4 miles from the campground at 2,175 feet, station USC00311055 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 76 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 7 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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.

Nearest townPisgah Forest, North Carolina
Coordinates35.2919° N, 82.7386° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗1.1 mi
Outdoor gearThe Hub ↗2.2 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗14.8 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.7 mi
    Exercise Trail
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Andy Cove Nature NRT ↗
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
  • 0.9 mi
    Bennett Gap
    2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Starens Branch
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Pressley Cove
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    North Slope Connector
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside National Forests in North Carolina.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Avery Creek and near the beautiful Davidson River.

Recreation

The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are close to the campground. Avery Creek and the Davidson River offer great trout fishing.

Nearby

The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants. The small town of Brevard is also nearby and has various amenities and services.

Guidebooks for North Carolina

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  • Best Tent Camping: the Carolinas
    Johnny Molloy, 2019
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  • Camping North Carolina
    Melissa Watson, 2013
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  • Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-To-Sea Trail
    Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Jim Grode, 2020
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at White Pine South Group Camp?

Sites at White Pine South Group Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at White Pine South Group Camp?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does White Pine South Group Camp have?

1 site, including 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to White Pine South Group Camp?

White Pine South Group Camp is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at White Pine South Group Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at White Pine South Group Camp. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at White Pine South Group Camp?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at White Pine South Group Camp?

The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are close to the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to White Pine South Group Camp?

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants.

Source: Getting there

What if White Pine South Group Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Davidson River (1.2 mi), Cove Creek Upper Group Camp (4.4 mi), and Cove Creek Lower Group Camp (4.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby