Sightseeing & food
| Location | Mills River, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $15–$62/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (236 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 35 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| RV sites | 21 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from North Mills River, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
North Mills River is a Recreation.gov campground in Mills River. It lists 21 RV or RV/tent sites and 4 tent sites for rigs up to 35 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 014 rv electric | R | R | $31 |
| 017 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 018 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $31 |
| 004 standard nonelectric |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (236 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“We enjoyed our stay at Mills River. The friendly campground host had cleared our site of fallen leaves anticipating our arrival.”
“Beautiful scenery, clean and updated bathrooms, spacious sites. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
5289 N. MILLS RIVER ROAD
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North Mills River Campground sits in Pisgah National Forest at about 2,200 feet, where hardwood slopes and nearby peaks frame a quietly rivered valley just outside Asheville. The facility is intentionally small 25 campsites in two loops that sit on opposite banks of the Mills River so sites feel private and most are shaded and only a short walk from the water. Of those sites, 20 accommodate both RVs and tents, one is RV-only and four are tent-only, and there's a separate group area placed right beside the river's shallow, child-friendly channel. Campground amenities are practical and well-suited to overnight stays: each campsite includes a picnic table, tent pad, lantern post and a campfire ring with grill; restrooms offer flush toilets and hot showers, and you can buy firewood and fire starter on-site. Outdoor options concentrate on the river and the forested ridges around it. Mills River is known locally for trout fishing and for easy tubing and swimming spots that families use in warm weather, while a network of nearby trails supports hiking and mountain biking; interpretive and educational programs are scheduled during the summer. If you want to combine a river campsite with broader day trips, the campground is a short drive from attractions such as Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls and the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the town of Brevard and the arts and dining scene in Asheville are close enough for an afternoon visit. Because the site is small, plan ahead contact the campground at (828) 577-4167 for current fees, reservation and seasonal availability and remember that the surrounding National Forest offers additional activities ranging from auto touring and wildlife viewing to horseback riding and climbing on other sites in the forest. To reach the campground from Asheville, follow U.S. 280 west and take North Mills River Road to the facility.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 35 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)), about 97 mi straight-line from North Mills River. RV rentals in Charlotte
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| R |
| $31 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $31 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $31 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $31 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| 019 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $31 |
| Group Site group tent only area nonelectric | R | R | $40 |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — North Mills River. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
