North Mills River Campground
Pisgah National Forest
Write a Review 5289 North Mills River Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-877-3265 828-257-4200 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.4072, -82.6461
Overview of North Mills River Campground
Last Price Paid: $27
Reported by Dirt Roads & Sunsets on 10/26/2021
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet
Reported by CLewis on 3/4/2018
Number of Sites 37
Reservations yes
Elevation 2,198 ft / 669 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of North Mills River Campground 10 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 10/26/2021
“Small, wooded with privacy, easy access”
Reviewed 10/26/2021
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 26 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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Nice little forest service campground on the Mills River. Well kept. The layout, spacing and forest provided nice spacing and privacy. Bathrooms were spotless, host was excellent. For supplies, the Ingles just as you turn down N. Mills River Road is one of the nicest grocery stores we have been in.
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Dirt Roads & Sunsets would stay here again
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“Ok”
Reviewed 7/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The sites were private. It hasn’t the easiest campsite to get to, but it is only about $45 from The Biltmore and Asheville. Nice river for fishing. Only one shower facility that was not located in our camping ring, but it was nice.
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“Smaller campground in Pisgah- hidden gem”
Reviewed 8/16/2020
| Nightly rate: | $44 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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Had a great time even though it was predictably wet. Our site was a double we shared with family. Normal rate is $22/night. Only one or two sites look like they had hook ups (site 14 was the only one we saw.) Reservable sites are available across the river but if you are coming during the week the first come sites are preferable and sh... more
Had a great time even though it was predictably wet. Our site was a double we shared with family. Normal rate is $22/night. Only one or two sites look like they had hook ups (site 14 was the only one we saw.) Reservable sites are available across the river but if you are coming during the week the first come sites are preferable and should be available. Our host Jimmy was awesome and delivered firewood and ice every day.(Also recommended the best sites for our stay.) Bathrooms and hot showers were cleaned daily. River adjacent to campground was a big plus. This campground is much smaller than Davidson river and a little further from the the main entrance to Pisgah(12 miles) but the drive took us past a grocery store and Walmart which was handy. Ice cream from Dollys at the Pisgah entrance was worth the wait.
the PRU crew would stay here again
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“20 minutes to A LOT OF activities ”
Reviewed 8/12/2019
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Small campground with half the sites reservable, the other half first come. Wooded. Large sites. Showers and bathrooms clean. Hot water! No cell service. Host on site with firewood and ice. River runs through it. Access to Pisgah forest via car or on foot. Mountain bike from camp. Limited RV sites and I believe no electric. Asheville 2... more
Small campground with half the sites reservable, the other half first come. Wooded. Large sites. Showers and bathrooms clean. Hot water! No cell service. Host on site with firewood and ice. River runs through it. Access to Pisgah forest via car or on foot. Mountain bike from camp. Limited RV sites and I believe no electric. Asheville 20 minutes, Brevard 20 minutes.
HB would stay here again
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“Beautiful Campground, no cell service ”
Reviewed 4/24/2019
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Nice campground, no cell service unless you go 4 miles down the mountain. But the campgrounds are nice and clean, they are a fairly good distance from each other so you have a pretty big area. Some of the sites are bigger to accommodate bigger groups, those ones cost 32
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UrbanExperiences420 would stay here again
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“Perfect cheap winter spot”
Reviewed 3/9/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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I stayed here in early March when you can only do “walk up”, which means no online reservations from my understanding. I didn’t see the fee station for some reason, but the really friendly camphost came and collected my money with zero attitude about that. There is only one loop open at this time of year and most of the sites are prett... more
I stayed here in early March when you can only do “walk up”, which means no online reservations from my understanding. I didn’t see the fee station for some reason, but the really friendly camphost came and collected my money with zero attitude about that. There is only one loop open at this time of year and most of the sites are pretty short and won’t accommodate a larger RV. My 25’ class C was fine for probably five of the sites, and a couple sites could have held a few more feet. There are no hook-ups in this loop that is open in the winter. The main bathrooms were closed for the season but there was a pit toilet open. The fee per night was $11, but this area does offer 50% off with an America the Beautiful Pass if you have one, making it $5.50/ night with the pass. The sites that were big enough for RVs were nice, but not all were level. There is great hiking, mountain biking and fishing out of this campground. My dog and I loved it for cheap, winter dry camping!
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Brenda & Linus would stay here again
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“Beautiful fall camping”
Reviewed 11/4/2018
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12R |
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We stayed at the beginning of November 2018. The trees were absolutely gorgeous and made for a beautiful setting. The location was convenient to Sierra Nevada brewing and an Ingles grocery store. Our site was pretty level and roomy. Only the 1 loop (no hookups) was open at this time of year, and it was unclear as to which sites wer... more
We stayed at the beginning of November 2018. The trees were absolutely gorgeous and made for a beautiful setting. The location was convenient to Sierra Nevada brewing and an Ingles grocery store. Our site was pretty level and roomy. Only the 1 loop (no hookups) was open at this time of year, and it was unclear as to which sites were walk up and whick were reservable. I would definitely recommend checking the website at least a couple days before going to make sure.
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LetsJustGoRV would stay here again
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“End of Summer Extended Weekend”
Reviewed 3/4/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 30' |
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Davidson River is close to town, yet very "out in the woods" feel. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. The river is wide and beautiful, the kids enjoyed tubing while the husband and I were trout fishing. There are miles of roads for biking within the campground. The kids really enjoyed the sense of freedom to explor... more
Davidson River is close to town, yet very "out in the woods" feel. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. The river is wide and beautiful, the kids enjoyed tubing while the husband and I were trout fishing. There are miles of roads for biking within the campground. The kids really enjoyed the sense of freedom to explore on their own. They are amply staffed with friendly people during the summer months. Bathrooms were well maintained and stocked regularly. Very difficult to secure a reservation at the campground. Plan on booking well in advance. Only the interior of the loops have electricity. No power with riverfront sites. Several waterfalls within a short drive from the campground. Great family atmosphere and added saftey makes Davidson River a MUST for any family looking to get away but still be close to local attractions and amenities.
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“Tranquil experience ”
Reviewed 4/29/2016
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 23' |
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Stopped for two nights with plans to tour the Sierra Navada Brewery just down the road. No hookups but dump station on the grounds. There is an Ingles grocery just down the road with gas available as well. Large site. Ours had a significant uphill grade. Very clean. We love the area and will definitely be back.
epritch7 would stay here again
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“Quiet and peaceful”
Reviewed 2/26/2016
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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2parks, one open year around with no hookups. The other seasonal with only one site with hookups. Lots of great hiking, biking. Wonderful trout fishing in the north mills river. Sites are large and mostly private. Clean modern restrooms. Easy use dump station. Kind and considerate camp hosts. No bugs, snakes, or alligators. Lots of wil... more
2parks, one open year around with no hookups. The other seasonal with only one site with hookups. Lots of great hiking, biking. Wonderful trout fishing in the north mills river. Sites are large and mostly private. Clean modern restrooms. Easy use dump station. Kind and considerate camp hosts. No bugs, snakes, or alligators. Lots of wildlife. Pet friendly.
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Sam Carpenter would stay here again
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noted 9/17/2020
on 9/17/2020 rates are $22 for a single, $44 for a double. small wood bundle was $6 but there was plenty around the grounds you can collect for free. Super clean and friendly, a few miles from very nice grocery and hardware store.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- firewood
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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