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Davidson River

National Forests in North Carolina

🏕️ CampgroundSumter NF / OconeeSouth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (1724)
Davidson River
🟢 64 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11
10 of the last 112 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 32m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 144 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 17 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Davidson River in South Carolina has 64 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 5h agosites POPLAR #104
Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites APPL #033
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Roadside #135 & Roadside #136 next to each othersites DOGW #056, #059, #061, POPLAR #111, Roadside #135, #136, WOAK #017
Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Riverbend #153–Riverbend #155 next to each othersites APPL #035, #044, HEML #116, LAUREL #079, POPLAR #103, #113, Riverbend #153, #154, #155, Roadside #137, WOAK #013, #015, POPLAR #104
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →opened 5h agosites POPLAR #099, WOAK #014
Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 122 nightsbook these dates →sites APPL #041, DOGW #063, #074, Roadside #138
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites APPL #033, LAUREL #095, WOAK #028
Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites HEML #132

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite POPLAR #104 — DAVIDSON RIVER CAMPGROUND, Site 104, Poplar Loop. Located ac
Site POPLAR #104 · DAVIDSON RIVER CAMPGROUND, Site 104, Poplar Loop. Located acCM
Campsite POPLAR #104 — DAVIDSON RIVER CAMPGROUND, Site 104, Poplar Loop. Located ac
Site POPLAR #104 · DAVIDSON RIVER CAMPGROUND, Site 104, Poplar Loop. Located acCM
Campsite APPL #033 — DAVIDSON RIVER, Appletree Loop, Site 33. Located next to bat
Site APPL #033 · DAVIDSON RIVER, Appletree Loop, Site 33. Located next to batDRC
Campsite APPL #033 — DAVIDSON RIVER, Appletree Loop, Site 33. Located next to bat
Site APPL #033 · DAVIDSON RIVER, Appletree Loop, Site 33. Located next to batDRC
Campsite DOGW #056 — DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 56. Site next to bathhous
Site DOGW #056 · DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 56. Site next to bathhousCM
Campsite DOGW #056 — DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 56. Site next to bathhous
Site DOGW #056 · DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 56. Site next to bathhousCM
Campsite DOGW #059 — Davidson River Campground, Site 59, Dogwood Loop, Double - P
Site DOGW #059 · Davidson River Campground, Site 59, Dogwood Loop, Double - PCM
Campsite DOGW #059 — Davidson River Campground, Site 59, Dogwood Loop, Double - P
Site DOGW #059 · Davidson River Campground, Site 59, Dogwood Loop, Double - PCM
Campsite DOGW #061 — DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 61. Located one site from
Site DOGW #061 · DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 61. Located one site fromCM
Campsite DOGW #061 — DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 61. Located one site from
Site DOGW #061 · DAVIDSON RIVER, Dogwood Loop, Site 61. Located one site fromCM
Campsite POPLAR #111 — Davidson River, Site 111, Poplar Loop, One site away from Ba
Site POPLAR #111 · Davidson River, Site 111, Poplar Loop, One site away from BaCM
Campsite POPLAR #111 — Davidson River, Site 111, Poplar Loop, One site away from Ba
Site POPLAR #111 · Davidson River, Site 111, Poplar Loop, One site away from BaCM
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.9 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 47 openings at Davidson River over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 10–57 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $37–$74/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆1,724 ratings
5★1,171
4★339
3★124
2★62
1★28
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.6/4
AT&T1.4/4
Verizon1.1/4
Sprint retired1.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Davidson River FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Davidson River?

Davidson River in South Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Davidson River?

Campsite fees at Davidson River run about $37–$74/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Davidson River when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Davidson River often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Davidson River?

CampSage's scans caught 47 openings at Davidson River over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 10–57 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Davidson River a good campground?

Davidson River holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 1,724 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Davidson River?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Davidson River, T-Mobile rates highest at 1.6 out of 5 from 174 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Davidson River located?

Davidson River is located in Sumter NF / Oconee, South Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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