North Mills River

NORTH MILLS RIVER
North Mills River
NORTH MILLS RIVER
NORTH MILLS RIVER
NORTH MILLS RIVER

Featured amenities

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Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

25 total sites

RV Sites

21 sites

Tent Sites

4 sites

About North Mills River

North Mills River Campground is a rustic mountain getaway in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. Located just outside the popular city of Asheville, the campground provides access to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including an arboretum, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and numerous hiking, fishing, and mountain biking opportunities.Winter Operations (November 16, 2025 - March 20, 2026):During winter months, this facility operates with limited services:No running waterNo electricityPit toilets onlySites 1-13 are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $15 per night (14-day stay limit). Sites 14-26 are closed during winter. Payment by cash or check must be placed in the fee tube within 30 minutes of arrival. Winter sites cannot be reserved online.

Number of accommodations: 25

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 20 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

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Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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25 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: NORT RV
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
017, Loop: NORT Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018, Loop: NORT Tent
8 guests
Price not available
019, Loop: NORT Tent
8 guests
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: NORT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
Group Site, Loop: NORTH MILLS RIVER Tent
30 guests
Price not available

Reviews (560)

What Guests Are Saying

North Mills River Campground is a beautifully maintained site with clean and spacious facilities, offering a peaceful experience deep in the woods. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, providing excellent service and local activity recommendations. While some bathroom facilities are older and access to certain sites can be improved, the campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, fishing, and proximity to hiking and biking trails.

Review Summary

4.7
560 reviews
5
81.3%
455
4
13.4%
75
3
3.8%
21
2
0.9%
5
1
0.7%
4

Robert G

Verified

July 2, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: NORT

5

I've been coming to this campground with my family for more than 10 years. Quiet, clean, beautifully-maintained. Couldn't be a better stay in the Pisgah!

Debbie W

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: NORT

5

We love camping @ North Mills River! It is beautiful, relaxing, peaceful & has the cleanest showers & bathrooms. Keith & Diana are the Best host. Site #4 has become our 2nd favorite site with #14 being our 1st. We have camped twice this season & have 3 more trips planned.

Robbie R

Verified

June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: NORT

5

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Gideon B

Verified

June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: NORT

2

The camp host Kathy and her husband where rude.They bath rooms smelled and the showers had mud and grass in them there was no hot water and the water pressure was way to hard it hurt your skin, and was hoping for no cell.phone service I got phone calls and Facebook messages. I have straight talk. I WILL NOT BE BACK.

Rockey P

Verified

June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: NORT

4

Keith is great

Elizabeth P

Verified

June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: NORT

5

We visit N Mills River Campground every year. It is consistently a great experience for our multi-generational group. The great-grandparents have just as much fun as the 4 year old! Bath houses are always clean & well stocked with soap & toilet paper, showers have hot water, camp hosts are friendly and helpful.

Ed M

Verified

June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT

5

Beautiful park.

Lisa W

Verified

June 23, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: NORT

4

One bathroom is much nicer than the other bathroom

Donald D

Verified

June 19, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: NORT

4

Great camping stop

Kate K

Verified

June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: NORT

5

What a magical weekend! So many things to do and the group site was perfect for a pre-wedding hang. It was wonderful and the hosts were incredibly kind.

Location North Mills River

Address:
5289 N. Mills River Road
Mills River, NC, 28742
United States

Elevation: 678 feet

Distance to downtown

5.9 mi drive to downtown Mills River (about 12 min)

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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