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Wash Creek Horse Camp

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

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As of October 2026, Wash Creek Horse Camp is a campground in National Forests in North Carolina with 1 campsite. Wash Creek Horse Camp is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Wash Creek Horse Camp is located at 35.4261° N, 82.6656° W.

people allowed on each site: 30

Wash Creek Horse Camp reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (1 site)Oct 4 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 1 at Wash Creek Horse Camp. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 05:14 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Group bookings open: 6 Months
Book up to: 6 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Wash Creek Horse Camp, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Wash Creek Horse Camp

Group 1

Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, horse riding.

All sites at Wash Creek Horse Camp, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Group	30

About Wash Creek Horse Camp

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.

Rules and notices at Wash Creek Horse Camp

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Wash Creek Horse Camp on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

No Commercial Use: This site may not be used for festivals, ticketed events, or any activity where attendees are charged a fee. Commercial use requires a Forest Service permit — contact the FS directly to inquire.

Access to the site is via a narrow gravel road.

Absolutely no access to the site is allowed in advance of stated arrival date.

Check-in time is 2:00 pm. Check-out time 12:00 pm

Maximum occupancy for this site is 25 people and 10 vehicles.

Fires may only be burned within established fire ring(s). DO NOT burn any construction refuse material or other material known to contain metal objects such as nails, screws, etc. Pallets are not allowed!

Bring your own trash bags and pack out your trash. Campsites found in unsatisfactory condition following check-out may be subject to future restrictions to Naventure managed facilities.

This campground is managed by Naventure . Nearby North Mills River and Davidson River Campground are a hub and resource for Group Site visitors.

If any assistance is required during your stay, please contact the Group Campground Manager at (828) 577-4910 or visit North Mills River Campground.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Kiln dried firewood is available at North Mills River Campground for $10 (tax included) per bundle. Campfires must be fully extinguished before departure.

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Wash Creek Horse Camp FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Wash Creek Horse Camp?

Wash Creek Horse Camp is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 1 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Wash Creek Horse Camp?

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How many campsites does Wash Creek Horse Camp have?

Wash Creek Horse Camp has 1 campsites.