North Mills River

Overview

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,…

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

(828) 552-8040

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around North Mills River, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3Hike · 67.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.2 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• 354 Trace RidgeHike · 4.4 mi long · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• 606 Wash CreekHike · 0.8 mi long · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2Hike · 60.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 6.1 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Bear BranchHike · 1.5 mi long · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Brushy Ridge TrailHike · 1.8 mi long · 1.7 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• The Big MBike ride · 13.9 mi long · 7.9 mi from campShow on map
• Cove Creek / DanielsBike ride · 14.6 mi long · 10.8 mi from campShow on map
• Jorge Francisco Arango Trail (MTB)Bike ride · 5.9 mi long · 23.0 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route maintained by Greenville County Rec.

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• Sassy's Pass (MTB)Bike ride · 0.5 mi long · 23.1 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by Greenville County Rec.

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Scenic sights

• Seniard MountainPeak · 3,091 ft · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Bryson MountainPeak · 2,920 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Johnny Tiller FallsWaterfall · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Slate Rock Creek FallsWaterfall · 2.9 mi from campShow on map
• Bad Fork Valley OverlookViewpoint · 3.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cataloochee Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 27.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.