Wash Creek Horse Camp

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National Forests in North Carolina

Horse camp · USDA Forest Service · National Forests in North Carolina Fees: Group Campground: $40 This is a fee campground operated by Naventure (828)-577-4910. Visit Naventure. Gated access. Code provided with reservation confirmation. Reservations: Resevations required and are available year around. Fore information about reservations, go to recreation.gov. 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… Getting there: From exit 40 on Interstate 26 take travel west on Hwy 280 (passing the Asheville Airport and going towards Brevard). Go six miles to light and turn right on North Mills River Road. Go six miles and just before entering the North Mills River Campground, turn right on Forest Service (gravel) Road #5000. Proceed two miles to site on right. Rules: This group campground has 1 site with at 35 people, 15 vehicle limit. Phone: (828) 552-8040 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234743 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Naventure