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About North Mills River
Number of accommodations: 25
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Fishing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
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2026 Season availability
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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
Charles G
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: NORT
No cell reception, but hey, that's what escaping is all about, right?!
Cathy C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: NORT
Love the privacy of the lots on the North loop. Bathrooms and showers nice and clean.
Cathy C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: NORT
Love the privacy of the lots on the North loop. Bathrooms and showers nice and clean.
Dempsey G
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: NORT
Great location. Good hiking from the campground. Facilities were clean.
Dempsey G
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: NORT
Great location. Good hiking from the campground. Facilities were clean.
Janette F
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 013, Loop: NORT
We were dry camping. On top of that, there is NO internet or phone service, no matter what carrier you use! So once a day, we'd come down off the mountain and get a signal. It was certainly quiet! But that was what we wanted. First time we ever saw a bear box, too. But no bear, which was ok with me! We have been to alot of state and national parks but we have never had such a GREAT host! He greeted us as we were setting up with a site map and tips for our stay and every time he went by he'd greet us and ask if we needed anything. He and his wife both work very hard to make this campground nice!! The sites were so clean!
Janette F
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 013, Loop: NORT
We were dry camping. On top of that, there is NO internet or phone service, no matter what carrier you use! So once a day, we'd come down off the mountain and get a signal. It was certainly quiet! But that was what we wanted. First time we ever saw a bear box, too. But no bear, which was ok with me! We have been to alot of state and national parks but we have never had such a GREAT host! He greeted us as we were setting up with a site map and tips for our stay and every time he went by he'd greet us and ask if we needed anything. He and his wife both work very hard to make this campground nice!! The sites were so clean!
Barry W
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: NORT
Beautiful place to stay.
Barry W
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: NORT
Beautiful place to stay.
Carol L
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 021, Loop: NORT
We had an absolutely wonderful experience. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The campground and bathroom/shower facilities were very clean and well kept! The campsites were not crowded which gave a lot of privacy but you still were able to be friendly with fellow campers. The beauty that surrounds each campsite is just breathtaking! I am originally from the area but had never camped there and now wish I had done this before! I highly recommend this campground!
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 4, 2026
