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National Forest
Pisgah National Forest Wash Creek Horse Camp
Asheville, NC
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- Operator:(828) 552-8040
- Address:1600 Pisgah Highway · Asheville, NC · 28768
About
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.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (828) 556-1034.
Nearby Attractions
The site is 20 minutes from the North Mills River Recreation Area and 45 minutes from Lake Powhatan Recreation Area. It is approximately 1 hour from attractions in both Brevard and Asheville.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (1)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Pisgah National Forest Wash Creek Horse Camp

Coffee Pot Mountain Loop Trail
North Carolina
8.3 mi2,123 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Bear Branch Loop Trail
North Carolina
3.6 mi656 ftgain
TrailModerate

North Mills River Trail
North Carolina
5.1 mi863 ftgain
TrailModerate

Fletcher Creek, Spencer Gap, and Hendersonville Reservoir Gap
North Carolina
7.5 mi1,762 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Wash Creek
North Carolina
1.6 mi213 ftgain
TrailEasy

354 Trace Ridge and 600 Spencer Gap Loop
North Carolina
6.5 mi1,591 ftgain
TrailDifficult
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