Campground

Kuykendall Group Camp

National Forests in North Carolina · PISGAH FOREST · North Carolina — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 1 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Kuykendall Group Camp campground
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Weekend availability at Kuykendall Group Camp

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 5, 9:34 PM PT

Sold out 5 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Nov 6
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 27
    Sold out
  • Fri, Dec 4
    Sold out
  • Fri, Dec 11
    Limited
    1/1 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Kuykendall Group Camp?

as of November 6

Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Jan 2027, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Kuykendall Group Camp and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Nov 14Sold out
Dec 12Open
Jan 2Open
Jan 30Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Nov 18Open
Dec 23Open
Jan 27Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
1
Max rig length
30 ft
Group Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and more.Recreation This is a great place for campers to simply relax in the woods and listen to the sound of the creek. Visitors can also explore the area's numerous hiking trails, check out crystal clear waterfalls or fish for trout in the creek and a nearby lake.Facilities Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area for tents and RVs. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and drinking water.Natural Features Kuykendall Group Camp is just 4 miles from the town of Brevard and about an hour from the city of Asheville. The site is located in the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding national forest boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Kuykendall Creek. Visitors should note that creek crossing is required on the road leading to the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing difficult; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557. Nearby Attractions The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants. The quaint mountain community of Brevard is also nearby and has various amenities and services.

Getting there

From Asheville, take State Highway 280 south to Brevard. At the junction of U.S. Highway 276/64/280, follow Highway 64 west through Brevard to Cathy's Creek Road/Forest Road 471. Take a right and go 1.25 miles to campground entrance.

Elevation
2,331 ft
Contact
(828) 552-8040

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WATER SPORTS
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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