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David W
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: NORT
I always enjoy staying here. I'm 57 and I've stayed here since I was a kid.
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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.
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25 Sites Available
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002, Loop: NORT
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: NORT
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004, Loop: NORT
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005, Loop: NORT
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006, Loop: NORT
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007, Loop: NORT
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008, Loop: NORT
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009, Loop: NORT
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010, Loop: NORT
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011, Loop: NORT
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012, Loop: NORT
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013, Loop: NORT
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014, Loop: NORT
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015, Loop: NORT
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016, Loop: NORT
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017, Loop: NORT
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018, Loop: NORT
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019, Loop: NORT
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020, Loop: NORT
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021, Loop: NORT
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022, Loop: NORT
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024, Loop: NORT
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025, Loop: NORT
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026, Loop: NORT
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Group Site, Loop: NORTH MILLS RIVER
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002, Loop: NORT
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: NORT
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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004, Loop: NORT
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005, Loop: NORT
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006, Loop: NORT
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007, Loop: NORT
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008, Loop: NORT
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009, Loop: NORT
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010, Loop: NORT
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011, Loop: NORT
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012, Loop: NORT
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013, Loop: NORT
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014, Loop: NORT
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015, Loop: NORT
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016, Loop: NORT
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017, Loop: NORT
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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018, Loop: NORT
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019, Loop: NORT
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020, Loop: NORT
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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021, Loop: NORT
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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022, Loop: NORT
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024, Loop: NORT
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: NORT
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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026, Loop: NORT
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Group Site, Loop: NORTH MILLS RIVER
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Reviews
585 reviews
Summary
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.
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Based on 585 reviews
5 stars
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Carol P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: NORT
Quiet campground, very clean and well maintained and the camp hosts were great.
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Jackie E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT
We were in site 5 which was good but sad that we weren’t able to set up a tent on the grass as well being sleeping on rocks is VERY uncomfortable. I get why but to set tents up on rocks is an issue without a doubt. The bathrooms that were near by were ok but wish they were a bit more nicer. Showers were nice & those bathrooms were much nicer.
Again it would’ve been a great experience if the rocks didn’t hurt when you tried to sleep. Usually I sleep through the night being the fresh air but those rocks are ridiculous.
I will be back if I am ever in the area but only if I can figure out away to sleep on rocks.
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Heather P
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: NORT
This campground is in a beautiful location with easy access to trails for hiking and biking, but easy river access for swimming and fishing. The camp hosts did a great job of maintaining the campground.
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Ana C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 Stayed at: Group Site, Loop: NORTH MILLS RIVER
We stayed in the group camping section, which had its own parking area and was very close to the river. One downside was that people walking to the river passed by since there was a nearby trail. The bathrooms were a couple of minutes' walk away, but they were well-maintained. I would have loved it if there were more hiking trails or maps of the trails available, as we were not able to find any and we did not have phone service.
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Emily S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: NORT
North Mills River is an excellent campground. It was incredibly clean, the sites and bathroom facilities were well maintained, the water was hot, and the site hosts were very friendly. There are tons of hiking and biking trail options, and the river is easily accessible from the campground. We loved side 22, which is a double site and had a ton of room. It is close to the bathrooms and there were trees to hang hammocks. We hiked the North Mills River trail all the way to the Hendersonville Reservoir and it was a great hike. There were 11 water crossing, so be prepared, but also tons of opportunities to stop and sit in the river for a bit to cool off.
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John T
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: NORT
This place is always clean and well maintained. I like staying here very much.
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William M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: NORT
Great place, we love camping here
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Rachel D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: NORT
We love this campground — it’s small and quiet. The sites are ample, the bathhouse is well-maintained, and the campground hosts are very friendly. There are lots of good spots to access the creek, and the kids can spend hours playing. Fully in the national forest (no cell service) but only ten minutes from a grocery store if needed. You are also less than an hour from numerous hikes and waterfalls in the area.
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Maya C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 Stayed at: Group Site, Loop: NORTH MILLS RIVER
Excellent campground! Has the best single showers with warm water. Very clean, very pretty and no cell service which I love with the kids!!
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Location & Directions for North Mills River
5289 N. Mills River Road, Mills River, NC 28742 United States
Elevation: 678 ft
Getting There
From Asheville, take U.S. Highway 280 west to North Mills River Road. Follow North Mills River Road to the campground.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 34.4 mi · 59 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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Population: 7,281
Nearby city: Asheville, NC
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