Join Us for an Epic Weekend of Camping, Biking, and/or Rock Climbing in Pisgah!

We’ve partnered with our favorite rock climbing experts at Appalachian Climbing School to bring you a fun-filled Customer Appreciation Weekend at the beautiful Cove Creek Group Campground in Pisgah National Forest.

Whether you're a mountain bike rider or a rock climber (or curious about doing either), we’ve got something for everyone:

• Camp under the stars with us and enjoy delicious food, campfire tales, and community vibes.

• Free mini-workshops on biking and climbing to help level up your skills.

• Join a group ride to access some of Pisgah’s iconic trails right from camp.

• Embark on a rock climbing adventure with expert guides to challenge yourself and have fun!

• Hop in our Shuttle Van for an altitude bump and descend back to camp.

Come for the whole weekend or just for a night—either way, you won’t want to miss out on this awesome weekend of adventure, community, and the great outdoors.

• Schedule

  Friday

  • 2pm or Later: Arrival and Camp Set-up

  • 5pm Optional Short Ride from camp or hop a shuttle to the top of Cove Creek and ride downhill back to camp

  • 7pm Dinner Provided (Pizza Night from the Pisgah Bake House)

  • 7:30-10pm Campfire Time

  • 10pm Quiet Time

  Saturday

  • 7:00am Breakfast Provided (from the Blue Ridge Bakery)

  • 9am Free 1hr rock climbing or MTB clinics at camp

  • 10am: Join ACS Guide Peter Dickson to climb “The Nose” on Looking glass.

  • 10am: Join a group ride leaving from camp, or shuttle transport to the top of Butter Gap.

  • 3pm Optional shuttle Transport to the top of Cove Creek Trail

  • 6pm Dinner Provided (Mexican Buffet from Taco Billy’s)

  • 7pm Campfile and S’mores

  • 10pm Quiet Time

  Sunday

  • 7:00am Breakfast Provided

  • 9am Free 1hr rock climbing or MTB clinics at Camp

  • 10am: Join ACS Guide Peter Dickson to climb “The Nose” on Looking glass.

  • 10am: Join a group ride leaving from camp, or shuttle transport to the top of Butter Gap.

  • 10am Intro to Climbing Half-Day at the Cove Creek Slab (adjacent to camp).

  • 2pm Optional shuttle Transport to the top of Cove Creek Trail

  • 6pm Meetup at Ecusta Brewing for drinks and food.

  • Evening: Presentation, First Ascent History or Ice Climbing

  • Guests are welcome to stay an additional night to extend their campout experience till Monday Morning.

  Monday

  • Cleanup and Depart by 11am

• Cost

  $60 per person Includes:

  • Camping (as many as 3 nights)

  • Two Breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday)

  • Two Dinners (Friday and Saturday)

  • Optional 1hr mini-workshops (9am Saturday and Sunday at Camp)

  • Group Rides for all abilities Saturday and Sunday (we’ll have a few groups doing different routes)

  Additional Fees: (Register for these opportunities from the links provided in your confirmation email after booking the overall weekend)

  • $175 Climb “The Nose” at Looking Glass with Peter Dickson either Saturday or Sunday

  • $30 Intro to Rock Climbing at the Cove Creek Slab (adjacent to camp) on Sunday Morning

  • $20 per Shuttle Transport (Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday options)

  • Other custom options are also available for rock climbing and mountain bike skills lessons, just ask if you have something in mind!

• What to Bring

  • Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, pad)

  • Mountain bike and helmet (if participating in MTB activities) - Bikes are also available to rent

  • Climbing shoes, harness, and helmet (if participating in climbing activities) - Loaners are also available

  • Appropriate clothing for varying weather conditions

  • Lunch and Snacks for each day

  • Headlamp or flashlight

  • Personal toiletries

Camp Ground Location:
Cove Creek Group Campground (lower)
1 Davidson River Cir, Brevard, NC 28712

Campground Directions: From the Asheville airport, take Highway 280 west to the U.S. Highway 64/280/276 intersection at Pisgah National Forest. Turn north onto U.S. Highway 276. Go 4.5 miles to Forest Road 475A and turn left. Travel on 475A for 3 miles to the campground on the right. 35°16'59.8"N 82°49'01.8"W

It’s a special treat to get a reservation at Cove Creek Group Campground. There is good reason the reservations are always full. Camp anywhere in the grass field.

Plenty of space to camp! Swimming holes and waterfalls next door. Ride right from the campsite. There’s even a bolted rock climb AT CAMP!

The campsite has a standard Forest Service pit toilet, fire rings, picnic tables, and lots of open space to camp in tents, or in your vehicle.

Book Below for the basic Camping + Food plan. Once booked, follow the links in the confirmation email to add rock climbing outing or shuttle rides.