Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231992
When Cove Creek Upper Group Camp reopens
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 119 open for online reservation · 64 reserved.
Where the open windows are
35% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 119 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online35%
Open site-nights119 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)64 / 183
Weekday openings76
Weekend openings43
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 76 fall on weekdays and 43 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 119 |
This site currently has 119 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 27
Next open weekendFri · Dec 11
The next bookable night is Sep 27; the first open weekend starts Dec 11. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
119 open site-nights across 1 site at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 8 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 30 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 35 ft | None | 119 | 47 nights | Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11 +107 more |
About Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
Overview
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility can accommodate large groups of up to 60 people and offers year-round opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and picnicking in one of the most scenic areas in the state.
Recreation
Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded camping area, or seek out activities close by. The area is a hub for numerous hiking, backpacking and mountain biking trails, some of which can be accessed from the campground. Hikers can follow a trail along the creek that leads to a scenic waterfall. Great trout fishing is also available in the creek and river.
For visitors wishing to learn more about the area, interpretive programs may be available upon request.
Facilities
The Upper Group Camp site can accommodate up to 60 people at a time. The facility is shaded with plenty of room for tents and RVs. It is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, grills, campfire rings and drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground lies in Pisgah National Forest. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to both Cove Creek and the beautiful Davidson River. Visitors should note that two creek crossings are required on the road leading to the upper group camp. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing impossible; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is highly recommended and all crossings are attempted at users own risk.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Asheville, North Carolina, is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 35 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 60
Getting there
From the Asheville airport, take Highway 280 west to the U.S. Highway 64/280/276 intersection at Pisgah National Forest. Turn north onto U.S. Highway 276. Go 4.5 miles to Forest Road 475A and turn left. Travel on 475A for 3 miles to the campground on the right.
1 Davidson River Circle, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768(828) 552-8040
BikingCampingFishingHikingInterpretive Programs
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231992 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-231992 · Cove Creek Upper Group Camp · Pisgah Forest NC9 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?
Reservations for Cove Creek Upper Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 119 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (65%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?
8 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 1 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?
January 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 27 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Dec 11. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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