North Mills River Campground, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

North Mills River Campground is located in the Pisgah Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (33 min southwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,225 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 23 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $56.00. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.7 out of 5

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@KellyC6920636 · Camped on Nov 15, 2025 at Campsite #21

Very clean and friendly staff. Appreciated the sanitation station for our camper trailer.Looking forward to future visits

@GreyW6643BC26C · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #G

Had an awesome weekend at Mills River (yet again)! We reserved the group site, which was in pristine condition for us. Not long after we setup our tents and started on dinner, the campground hosts came by to greet us. While we were chatting, we realized we had forgotten a can opener. The hosts didn't hesitate to lend us one of their spares; they were unbelievably nice! During our visit, we ducked into town to have lunch at one of the nearby breweries, which was great! Each morning, a couple of us did some fly fishing next to our site and saw (but couldn't land) some big ones. As with the rest of the campground, shower and toilet facilities were well-kept. No run-ins with any critters (big or small). Looking forward to our next stay!

@KaylaC8EFFE655 · Camped on Nov 2, 2025 at Campsite #19

Lovely calm & relaxing campground. Site 019 is probably the most secluded as it is at the end of a dead end road but it is also furthest from the bath house. We definitely enjoyed our time !

@BarandaHF78E77 · Camped on Nov 1, 2025 at Campsite #G

Excellent campground. Very clean. Group site tucked away from other sites. Highly recommend.

@DannyS5554075 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #12

We enjoyed our stay at Mills River. The friendly campground host had cleared our site of fallen leaves anticipating our arrival.

@MeaghanRB2E016 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #G

Beautiful scenery, clean and updated bathrooms, spacious sites.

@AustinC3D0DB5D · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #10

One of the most relaxing camping days I have had. Very clean sites and friendly hosts.

@HollyE707017B8 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #12

Hosts were very helpful and friendly.

@RachelD2123141 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #21

Beautiful, quiet campground. Facilities were clean and the campground staff were friendly and helpful. The kids loved the easy access to the river. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back!

@carolj2599988 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #25

Site 25 was flat and well maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful.

@CharlesT783946 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #4

Because politicians refused to govern, the Federal shutdown closed paid campgrounds in National Forests. Pretty much says it all.

@StephenC406899 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #8

Best showers on the planet. Sites are nicely separated with plenty of vegetation.

@StephenC406899 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #8

Best showers on the planet. Sites are nicely separated with plenty of vegetation.

@RobertJ5338880 · Camped on Sep 15, 2025 at Campsite #13

This is a lovely campground that almost always has space midweek. The grounds and facilities are clean and well kept, staff is helpful and friendly. The older loop where we camped is showing its age but the sites themselves still offer privacy and dense shade. There is an older bathroom building in this loop but the showers and newer bathrooms are in the newer loop. No cell service at all so we drove up the road to Appalachian Mountain Brewery for libations and to check email and get online. Plenty of nearby hiking and biking although Yellow Gap Road is still closed from Helene so access to some trails requires a bit more drive time.

@KirstenR225C8B · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #12

I stayed in the less populated area, and I enjoyed the peace and the trees. I liked that I could walk around the area without driving far and still enjoy nature in abundance. The camp hosts were friendly yet unobtrusive. The bathrooms and showers were reasonabley well maintained and clean.

@CaitlinT602C03 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #18

Was a very clean and central place to stay. The campground host was also very kind and helpful. Would stay again!

@BobD8851582 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #9

Beautiful campground. Facilities were VERY clean and in good working order. Camp host Keith was great.

@latinafB08B3FA · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #14

This is the most beautiful place to camp or just picnic at.i have been going here since i was a little girl and now i am 47 I will continue to go u til i cant anymore.

@russelll9E35FF · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #24

Love North Mills River, very quiet and well maintained!

@BRIANC8885365 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #3

Great campsites, and the river is awesome for swimming, playing, and fishing. Bathrooms are clean, and they have convenient access to firewood.

@OllieA331F5D2E · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #16

Have camped here multiple times over the past three years and every time has been excellent. The host(s) have always been excellent and do a great job keeping the facilities clean even with the occasional rude/loud/mildly inebriented guest. It is a family-friendly environment and overall the best campground in Pisgah.You won't get ATT or most other cell services here but isn't that kind of the point in the first place? Follow the protocol for using the bear lockers too, it's a good for you and the bears.

@JenniferS83796 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #14

So close to town but you'll feel a million miles away! I was pleasantly surprised by this little gem. It has roomy sites, it's quiet, great access to picnic and river areas. Great for swimming, fishing, hiking and bike riding. You can't go wrong here. BUT....you need to be comfortable with zero cell service or internet. Drive a few minutes down the road if you need to connect. Clean bathrooms and showers. We saw a bear one morning. AWESOME!

@OttoCFDE2EBC08 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #19

Campsite was clean and gravel was even nicely raked upon our arrival. Clean bathrooms and showers. Courteous and friendly camp host. Campsite 19 is perfect if you need more than the 2 car max because it is at the end of a dead end road and there is additional space for parking without blocking anyones access. We paid a $5 upcharge for one additional car.

@RobertG6814422 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #16

Clean, quiet, and beautiful! The campground hosts do a great job! One of my favoritete places in NC.

@LindaB8903771 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #G

Loved the group site. Plenty of room for many tents. You feel like you are on a secluded site away from the rest of the campground.

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