Kuykendall Group Camp
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.
Summary
Kuykendall Group Camp in National Forests in North Carolina is about 29 miles (straight line) from Asheville; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 ft. The agency puts the elevation at about 2,600 ft. Within 5 miles there are 26.9 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Bracken Mountain Trail (1.8 mi away), including 1 kid-friendly green trail.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Kuykendall Group Camp
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How it compares
- There are 40 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
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Mountain Trail | 2.1 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Art Loeb Nrt | 2.3 mi | 10.6 | USFS |
| Art Loeb National Recreation Trail | 2.3 mi | 10.6 | NPS |
| Butter Gap | 3.0 mi | 2.5 | USFS |
| Stony Knob | 3.0 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Cat Gap Loop | 3.2 mi | 4.4 | USFS |
| Cat Gap Bypass | 3.3 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| John Rock | 3.4 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| North Slope Connector | 3.8 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Long Branch | 4.3 mi | 2.4 | USFS |
| North Slope Loop | 4.5 mi | 2.5 | USFS |
| Davidson River | 4.6 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
+ 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
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Mountain Trail | 1.8 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mackey Ridge Trail | 1.9 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Brushy Creek Trail | 1.9 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Brushy Creek | 2.0 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Stony Knob Trail | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Butter Gap Trail | 3.2 mi | 2.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cat Gap Loop Trail | 3.2 mi | 3.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cat Gap Bypass Trail | 3.3 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| John Rock Trail | 3.4 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| North Slope Connector Trail | 3.8 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cat Gap Loop | 4.0 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Long Branch Trail | 4.3 mi | 2.4 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 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.
Dump stations near Kuykendall Group Camp
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 5.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 5.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| RV Dump | 20.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Gap Shelter OpenStreetMap listing |
2.9 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 31 (73.4 mi) |
| Davidson River National Forests in North Carolina |
5.3 | NC | — | 132 | E 50A | 67 ft | yes | Reserve | 40 (85.3 mi) |
| White Pine South Group Camp National Forests in North Carolina |
5.5 | NC | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 53 (115.2 mi) |
| Cove Creek Upper Group Camp National Forests in North Carolina |
5.9 | NC | — | — | — | 35 ft | yes | Reserve | 74 (167.3 mi) |
| Cove Creek Lower Group Camp National Forests in North Carolina |
5.9 | NC | — | — | — | 35 ft | yes | Reserve | 74 (167.3 mi) |
| Deep Gap Shelter OpenStreetMap listing |
6.5 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 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.