North Mills River

5289 N. Mills River Road, Mills River, North Carolina, United States

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

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
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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Upcoming seasons
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Currently open - Mar 20 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

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)

Verified Only

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
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4

Samuel F

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT

5

Well organized, clean, and beautiful campsite.

Samuel F

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT

5

Well organized, clean, and beautiful campsite.

Jennifer T

Verified

June 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: NORT

5

We have a great experience at this campsite. The camp hosts were very nice and helpful. The wildlife even came in for a visit.

Jennifer T

Verified

June 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: NORT

5

We have a great experience at this campsite. The camp hosts were very nice and helpful. The wildlife even came in for a visit.

Danny S

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: NORT

5

Nice campsite and very friendly and welcoming camp host. Showers were clean. No cell phone service. Mountain bike trails are not far from this campground.

MARGARET S

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: NORT

4

Very nice campground. Gravel sites-so no mud to track in campers. Has a river and a road running through the campground, which is different, but low traffic up this far in the mountain.
We went to the Serra Nevada brewery about 5 miles away. That was awesome. It is like the 'Disney' of breweries. Has good beer and food, The grounds are beautiful.
The campground could use some up date on its bath/shower buildings. They are very old.

Ben B

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT

1

Good location. Beautiful area. Nice creek running through the campsite. We watched a few fly fishermen catch a few trout. However, Campsite 007 and 005 are not good as they are next to a horrendous smelling bathroom. Don't stay near those and you will probably be fine.

Danny S

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: NORT

5

Nice campsite and very friendly and welcoming camp host. Showers were clean. No cell phone service. Mountain bike trails are not far from this campground.

MARGARET S

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: NORT

4

Very nice campground. Gravel sites-so no mud to track in campers. Has a river and a road running through the campground, which is different, but low traffic up this far in the mountain.
We went to the Serra Nevada brewery about 5 miles away. That was awesome. It is like the 'Disney' of breweries. Has good beer and food, The grounds are beautiful.
The campground could use some up date on its bath/shower buildings. They are very old.

Ben B

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORT

1

Good location. Beautiful area. Nice creek running through the campsite. We watched a few fly fishermen catch a few trout. However, Campsite 007 and 005 are not good as they are next to a horrendous smelling bathroom. Don't stay near those and you will probably be fine.

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)

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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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