fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Kuykendall Group Camp

USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
30 ftmax RV/trailer length
14named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (40.6 mi)
26.9 mibike trails within 5 mi (0.8 rated) · kid-friendly
2,600 ftelevation (agency text)

How it compares

  • There are 38 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 90% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (30 ft).
  • Straight-line distance: Asheville ~29 mi, Knoxville ~82 mi, Charlotte ~109 mi.

Site mix

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Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Bracken Mountain Trail2.1 mi1.1USFS
Art Loeb Nrt2.3 mi10.6USFS
Art Loeb National Recreation Trail2.3 mi10.6NPS
Butter Gap3.0 mi2.5USFS
Stony Knob3.0 mi1.7USFS
Cat Gap Loop3.2 mi4.4USFS
Cat Gap Bypass3.3 mi0.6USFS
John Rock3.4 mi1.6USFS
North Slope Connector3.8 mi0.9USFS
Long Branch4.3 mi2.4USFS
North Slope Loop4.5 mi2.5USFS
Davidson River4.6 mi1.3USFS

+ 2 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

26.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (1.3 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.8 miUnrated: 26.1 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 0.8 mi of green-rated trail

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Bracken Mountain Trail1.8 mi1.6UnratedOSM
Mackey Ridge Trail1.9 mi0.1UnratedOSM
Brushy Creek Trail1.9 mi1.7UnratedOSM
Brushy Creek2.0 mi1.1UnratedOSM
Stony Knob Trail3.0 mi1.0UnratedOSM
Butter Gap Trail3.2 mi2.4UnratedOSM
Cat Gap Loop Trail3.2 mi3.5UnratedOSM
Cat Gap Bypass Trail3.3 mi0.7UnratedOSM
John Rock Trail3.4 mi1.7UnratedOSM
North Slope Connector Trail3.8 mi0.9UnratedOSM
Cat Gap Loop4.0 mi0.9UnratedOSM
Long Branch Trail4.3 mi2.4UnratedOSM

+ 7 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Butter Gap Shelter
OpenStreetMap listing
2.9NC—— — —— ?31 (73.4 mi)
Davidson River
National Forests in North Carolina
5.3NC—132 E 50A 67 ftyes Reserve40 (85.3 mi)
White Pine South Group Camp
National Forests in North Carolina
5.5NC—— — —yes Reserve53 (115.2 mi)
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
National Forests in North Carolina
5.9NC—— — 35 ftyes Reserve74 (167.3 mi)
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
National Forests in North Carolina
5.9NC—— — 35 ftyes Reserve74 (167.3 mi)
Deep Gap Shelter
OpenStreetMap listing
6.5NC—— — —— ?50 (120.5 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and more. Recreation This is a great place for campers to simply relax in the woods and listen to the sound of the creek. Visitors can also explore the area's numerous hiking trails, check out crystal clear waterfalls or fish for trout in the creek and a nearby lake. Facilities Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area for tents and RVs. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and dr… read the full description on Recreation.gov