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
11
Openings · last 90 days
21
Only 21 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 · Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027): 109 open for online reservation · 74 reserved.
Where the open windows are
40.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 109 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027Not open online40.4%
Open site-nights109 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)74 / 183
Weekday openings77
Weekend openings32
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 77 fall on weekdays and 32 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027May is fully reserved. 0 of 4 tracked site-nights are open there — 4 reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
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: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 109 |
This site currently has 109 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 3, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Nov 3
Next open weekendFri · Dec 11
May0 of 4 · fully reserved
The next bookable night is Nov 3; the first open weekend starts Dec 11. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
109 open site-nights across 1 site at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 13 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 3 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 | 109 | 33 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 26 +97 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
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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. 109 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (59.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 21 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 Nov 3, 2026 00:18 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 21 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?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 3 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?
February 2027, with 26 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.
When is the next open date at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?
As of the Nov 3, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Nov 3 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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