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Number of accommodations: 25
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Reviews (511)
What Guests Are Saying
North Mills River Campground offers a serene escape with beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and friendly hosts. Campers appreciate the well-maintained sites, proximity to fishing and biking trails, and the peaceful atmosphere without cell service. While some showers had water pressure issues, the overall experience is positive, with visitors looking forward to returning.
What Guests Are Saying
North Mills River Campground offers a serene escape with beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and friendly hosts. Campers appreciate the well-maintained sites, proximity to fishing and biking trails, and the peaceful atmosphere without cell service. While some showers had water pressure issues, the overall experience is positive, with visitors looking forward to returning.
Review Summary
Jon M
VerifiedNovember 21, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT
Campground was clean and well maintained except some of the bathrooms need maintenance. The staff was very friendly. On an unrelated note, (which for me was not a negative) there is no cell service for several miles. If you're hiking, download those trail maps in advance.
This was our first visit to North Mills River Campground, but we will visit again!
Lee M
VerifiedNovember 18, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 014, Loop: NORT
Quiet hideaway in the woods. No internet, no cell signal, lots of fishing and hiking!!!!!
Lee M
VerifiedNovember 18, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 014, Loop: NORT
Quiet hideaway in the woods. No internet, no cell signal, lots of fishing and hiking!!!!!
Michael E
VerifiedNovember 15, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: NORT
We were lucky enough to snag a reservation two months ago for site 12, and stayed the first weekend of Nov. This turned out to be a gem of a campsite as the location is remote enough to enjoy the forest while only being 5 miles away from an Ingles supermarket in case you forget something. The campground was very quiet after 10pm. Site 12 appeared to be one of the larger sites with ample room for two tents and or a trailer. We had two vehicles, two tents, five people. The host did come by to introduce themselves and make sure we set up our tents on the gravel. The site also has a steel bear box, trash pole, concrete/wood table and a fire pit (as do all the other sites). The site was very clean, except for wax from arts and crafts melted onto the tabletop from previous campers. I usually duct tape a cheap tablecloth onto the table anyway. The bathroom was very clean, and the shower house had consistent, hot water. There was some vehicle noise/traffic throughout the night as people drove on the adjacent forest service road, but it wasnβt that bad.
The fishing on the North Mills River can be good if you have the right gear for trout fishing. I spoke with another guy who was fishing, and he said he has had great luck there over the years.
Overall great facilities/location and I highly recommend this campground for families.
Michael E
VerifiedNovember 15, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: NORT
We were lucky enough to snag a reservation two months ago for site 12, and stayed the first weekend of Nov. This turned out to be a gem of a campsite as the location is remote enough to enjoy the forest while only being 5 miles away from an Ingles supermarket in case you forget something. The campground was very quiet after 10pm. Site 12 appeared to be one of the larger sites with ample room for two tents and or a trailer. We had two vehicles, two tents, five people. The host did come by to introduce themselves and make sure we set up our tents on the gravel. The site also has a steel bear box, trash pole, concrete/wood table and a fire pit (as do all the other sites). The site was very clean, except for wax from arts and crafts melted onto the tabletop from previous campers. I usually duct tape a cheap tablecloth onto the table anyway. The bathroom was very clean, and the shower house had consistent, hot water. There was some vehicle noise/traffic throughout the night as people drove on the adjacent forest service road, but it wasnβt that bad.
The fishing on the North Mills River can be good if you have the right gear for trout fishing. I spoke with another guy who was fishing, and he said he has had great luck there over the years.
Overall great facilities/location and I highly recommend this campground for families.
Amy H
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: NORT
Great campsite with super nice campground host. The creek is beautiful, even saw a great blue heron fishing when we arrived. Also down the road from the campground is a local live music place, super fun and enjoyed the company.
Amy H
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: NORT
Great campsite with super nice campground host. The creek is beautiful, even saw a great blue heron fishing when we arrived. Also down the road from the campground is a local live music place, super fun and enjoyed the company.
David K
VerifiedNovember 10, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: NORT
This is a nice little campground, conveniently placed south of Asheville with a surprise...a heated bathroom.
David K
VerifiedNovember 10, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: NORT
This is a nice little campground, conveniently placed south of Asheville with a surprise...a heated bathroom.
william l
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: NORT
Great place and great time
Location North Mills River
Address:
5289 N. Mills River Road
Mills River, NC, 28742
United States
From Asheville, take U.S. Highway 280 west to North Mills River Road. Follow North Mills River Road to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.4072 / -82.6458
Elevation: 678 feet
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: June 12, 2026
