Pisgah Forest RV Park and Campground is an RV park in Penrose, NC. The facility serves as a basecamp for outdoor activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering full hookup sites and water and electric sites. It provides amenities for outdoor enthusiasts, including a fenced dog park with an agility course, fast Wi-Fi, on-site propane refills, and firewood sales. The park features spacious, level sites designed for Class A, Class C, Fifth Wheel, and travel trailers, with both pull-through and back-in options. Guests can access local breweries and restaurants within a five-minute drive, while Brevard is located ten minutes away, Asheville 40 minutes away, and Hendersonville 13 miles away. The park holds a rating of 4.90 based on 142 reviews.
Todd and Stephanie Hoke are the owners and operators of the park. They sold their vacation rental business in 2021 to pursue full-time travel, spending time from March 2023 to November 2023 visiting 23 states to hike and mountain bike. The park offers a vegetable and herb garden where seasonal produce is grown for guests. Weekly Saturday morning social gatherings take place from March through November, featuring coffee and pastries brought in from the local community. A community fire pit hosts planned activities for guests in the evenings. The park is situated near Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Forest, providing access to waterfalls and trails.
The business maintains a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings. It has built an established track record supported by a large base of customer reviews. Pisgah Forest RV Park and Campground combines mountain camping amenities with close proximity to major regional attractions in Western North Carolina.