The Region
Things to Do Near Pisgah Base Camp
Featured Guides
Land of Waterfalls Map
Interactive map of 21 Transylvania County waterfalls, with directions from Pisgah Base Camp, hike difficulty filters, and a searchable directory. Built for planning your day before you go.
Graveyard Fields
Two waterfalls, open meadows, blueberry fields off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Looking Glass Falls
60-foot roadside waterfall — the classic Pisgah stop.
Moore Cove Falls
Easy 0.7-mile family hike to a 50-foot waterfall you can walk behind.
Daniel Ridge Falls
A quiet 150-foot waterfall up Forest Road 475, an easy walk in or a 5-mile loop.
Triple Falls (DuPont)
Three tiered waterfalls; Hunger Games filming location.
Davidson River Fly Fishing
Catch-and-release trout on a Trout Unlimited Top 100 stream.
Headwaters Outfitters
Family-run outfitter at the birthplace of the French Broad. Guided fly fishing, paddling, tubing, and more.
Sliding Rock
60-foot natural rock waterslide. Cold water, big fun.
Black Balsam Knob
Bald-top 6,000-foot summit with 360° views.
Mountain Biking Guide
Ten rides from beginner flow to expert gnar, all within reach of the house.
The Hub & Pisgah Tavern
The bike shop and taproom at the edge of Pisgah National Forest.
Bennett Gap Trail
Classic Pisgah singletrack with ridgeline rewards.
Blue Ridge Parkway from US 276
Scenic overlooks, picnic spots, and access to the high country.
Trip Planning
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Ask the Pisgah Basecamp Assistant about trails, waterfalls, fishing, food, or the house, and get a straight answer.
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An early start. A big day outside. Then a hot shower and a quiet night when you get back.
That's the trip. You just need the right place to do it from.
We'll help you sort out the plan before you get here. You bring the bikes, boots, rods, and the dog.