Davidson River (FR 475) in NC -- Camping Rules & Access
Davidson River (FR 475) in NC
Dispersed camping corridorNFs in North Carolina, Pisgah Ranger District
7.0 mi from Brevard
Maps 3,251 ft
Designated sites only
National Forests in North Carolina ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 2.7 of this road’s 19.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 19.2 miles through 24 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Gates 3.6 and 11.8 miles along the road.
- Water crossings 6.4 miles along the road.
- Gates 12.8, 13.5 and 17.2 miles along the road, signed private.
Known camping along this road between mile 4.3 and mile 19.1: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Pilot Mountain stands 1,822 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 41–65°F, 5.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.