North Mills River Recreation Area & Campground

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5289 North Mills River Road, Horse Shoe, NC 28742, USA
5289 North Mills River Road Mills River North Carolina 28759 US

North Mills River Recreation Area is a secluded jewel for camping in NC. Each campsite is only a short stroll from the swift, cool, shallow waters of North Mills River. Swim, tube, or fish for Rainbow, Brook and Brown Trout in a beautiful, forested setting. Within 30 minutes you will find downtown Asheville, NC and Hendersonville. In this area, hiking, camping, fishing and biking are the summer activities of choice!

Other campgrounds in the area include Davidson River and Lake Powhatan.  If you’re looking for outstanding hiking and mountain biking, look no further than North Mills River.

Experience some of the best single track biking trails in the southeast.  Check out a map of the area. Plan a visit to North Mills River and you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience.

In-Season Facilities

March 29th – November 15th

  • 26 reservable standard sites, plus one site with full hookup

  • Picnic tables, tent pads & fire rings

  • Hot showers and flush toilets in bathhouses

November 16th- March 25th

  • 12 First Come, First Serve standard sites

  • Reservations are not accepted

  • Group campsites are unavailable during the winter

  • Potable water is NOT available- no showers or flush toilets

  • Pit Toilet

  • Dump Station

  • Picnic tables, tent pads & fire rings

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