Kuykendall Group Camp

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

(828) 552-8040

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Kuykendall Group Camp, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2Hike · 60.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.6 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Cat Gap Loop TrailHike · 4.5 mi long · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• John Rock TrailHike · 1.7 mi long · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Devils Courthouse TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 8.8 mi from camp

  Make the steep 0.5 mile climb to the top of Devils Courthouse for one of the most fantastic views on the Blue Ridge Parkway. National Park Service

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• Farlow GapHike · 5.0 mi long · 5.3 mi from campShow on map
• Daniel RidgeHike · 4.3 mi long · 5.4 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Cove Creek / DanielsBike ride · 14.6 mi long · 4.6 mi from campShow on map
• The Big MBike ride · 13.9 mi long · 5.2 mi from campShow on map
• Jorge Francisco Arango Trail (MTB)Bike ride · 5.9 mi long · 18.5 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route maintained by Greenville County Rec.

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• Sassy's Pass (MTB)Bike ride · 0.5 mi long · 18.5 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by Greenville County Rec.

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Scenic sights

• Kagle MountainPeak · 3,865 ft · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• King MountainPeak · 2,927 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Revels Prong FallsWaterfall · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Cathey's Creek FallsWaterfall · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Sliding Rock ViewpointViewpoint · 6.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Sapphire Valley Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 17.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.