Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233108
When Cove Creek Lower Group Camp reopens
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
10
Only 10 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 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 113 open for online reservation · 70 reserved.
Where the open windows are
38.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 113 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online38.3%
Open site-nights113 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)70 / 183
Weekday openings79
Weekend openings34
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 79 fall on weekdays and 34 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027May is fully reserved. 0 of 3 tracked site-nights are open there — 3 reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None 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 online availability on any tracked night. 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 |
|---|---|
| 002 | 113 |
This site currently has 113 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Dec 18
May0 of 3 · fully reserved
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Dec 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
113 open site-nights across 1 site at Cove Creek Lower 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 2 at site 002.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 35 ft | None | 113 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30 +101 more |
About Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Overview
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina. 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 Lower Group Camp site can accommodate up to 60 guests at a time. The facility is shaded with plenty of room for tents and RVs. It is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, 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 creek crossing is required on the road leading to the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing impossible; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended.
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 OKMax 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-233108 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233108 · Cove Creek Lower Group Camp · Pisgah Forest NC8 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cove Creek Lower Group Camp?
Reservations for Cove Creek Lower Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 113 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (61.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 10 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 2, 2026 21:20 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 Lower Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 10 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 Lower 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 2 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cove Creek Lower 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 Lower Group Camp?
January 2027, with 29 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Cove Creek Lower Group Camp?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Dec 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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