Weekend availability at Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 5:33 AM PTSold out 5 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Sold out
- Fri, Oct 9Sold out
- Fri, Oct 16Sold out
- Fri, Oct 23Sold out
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.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 1
- Pull-through
- 1
About this campground
Overview Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees which line the banks of the river. The shelter is available on a first come, first served basis from mid-November to April 15th. Reservations are available April 16th through mid-November. Some amenities may not be available during the off-season. This is a popular destination with limited parking, please plan accordingly. Recreation Sycamore Flats Picnic Area offers excellent swimming and wading, trout fishing, and tubing opportunities on the Davidson River. There is an accessible fishing pier. Facilities This large picnic area has 40 picnic tables with grills nearby. The reservable shelter has four picnic tables for use, plus two grills. There are two restrooms available; one is wheelchair accessible. There is a large, open field beside the picnic shelter for games and fun. Natural Features Sycamore Flats is a beautiful, shaded picnic area that sits in the bend of the Davidson River. This picnic area is surrounded by lush hardwood forest and rhododendron. Nearby Attractions Pisgah National Forest offers nearly 400 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and equestrian use. Throughout the area, visitors will discover the many beautiful waterfalls the forest is known for. Pisgah Visitor Center is located 1.5 miles up Hwy 276 from the Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter and offers interpretive displays, a gift shop, maps, and visitor information. Further up Hwy 276 is the birthplace of forestry in America, The Cradle of Forestry, with an indoor museum and paved outdoor trails. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (828) 877-3265.
Getting there
The facility is located along Hwy 276 (Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway) approximately 1 mile from the intersection of Hwy 280 and US 64 in Pisgah Forest, NC, and approximately 15 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Activities
- DAY USE AREA
- PICNICKING
- WATER SPORTS
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Black Mountain / South Toe River AreaNational Forests in North Carolina1 mi
- Davidson RiverNational Forests in North Carolina1 mi
- White Pine South Group CampNational Forests in North Carolina2 mi
- Kuykendall Group CampNational Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Cove Creek Lower Group CampNational Forests in North Carolina6 mi
- Cove Creek Upper Group CampNational Forests in North Carolina6 mi
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