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U.S. Forest Service · Pisgah National Forest · NC

Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter

A brown picnic shelter with green trees in the backgroundPhoto · USFS
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The place

Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees which line the banks of the river. The shelter is available on a first come, first served basis from mid-November to April 15th. Reservations are available April 16th through mid-November. Some amenities may not be available during the off-season. This is a popular destination with limited parking, please plan accordingly. Recreation Sycamore Flats Picnic Area offers excellent swimming and wading, trout fishing, and tubing opportunities on the Davidson River. Keep reading

There is an accessible fishing pier. Facilities This large picnic area has 40 picnic tables with grills nearby. The reservable shelter has four picnic tables for use, plus two grills. There are two restrooms available; one is wheelchair accessible. There is a large, open field beside the picnic shelter for games and fun. Natural Features Sycamore Flats is a beautiful, shaded picnic area that sits in the bend of the Davidson River. This picnic area is surrounded by lush hardwood forest and rhododendron. Nearby Attractions Pisgah National Forest offers nearly 400 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and equestrian use. Throughout the area, visitors will discover the many beautiful waterfalls the forest is known for. Pisgah Visitor Center is located 1.5 miles up Hwy 276 from the Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter and offers interpretive displays, a gift shop, maps, and visitor information. Further up Hwy 276 is the birthplace of forestry in America, The Cradle of Forestry, with an indoor museum and paved outdoor trails. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (828) 877-3265.

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The sites · 1

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTERSycamore Flats Picnic Sheltergroup picnic area——yes
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Same day reservations ARE NOT available.
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Your representative

This campground sits in NC-11. This member’s public-lands record →

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