North Mills River
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Mills River, North Carolina.
How it compares
- With 25 sites it is the #35 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($15) is $5 above the North Carolina median of $10/night.
- There are 39 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 77% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (35 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 8 of 25 sites; campfires allowed on 8 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~14 mi, Knoxville ~81 mi, Abingdon ~97 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Electric hookupsGrillsPicnic tablesShowersPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trace Ridge | 0.3 mi | 4.3 | USFS |
| North Mills River | 0.3 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Trace Ridge Trail | 0.3 mi | 4.3 | NPS |
| Wash Creek | 0.7 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Yellow Gap | 0.9 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Bear Branch | 1.4 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Bad Fork | 1.8 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Fletcher Creek | 1.8 mi | 2.3 | USFS |
| Bad Fork Trail | 1.8 mi | 1.7 | NPS |
| Spencer Gap | 1.9 mi | 4.5 | USFS |
| Big Creek | 1.9 mi | 3.8 | USFS |
| Big Creek Trail | 1.9 mi | 3.8 | NPS |
+ 33 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
92.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 5.6 miIntermediate: 6.6 miExpert: 2.5 miUnrated: 77.8 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 5.6 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mills River Trail | 0.2 mi | 2.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Trace Ridge | 0.3 mi | 4.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Wash Creek | 0.7 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Yellow Gap | 0.9 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Bear Branch | 1.4 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Fletcher Creek Trail | 1.8 mi | 2.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Bad Fork | 1.8 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Spencer Gap | 1.9 mi | 3.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Big Creek | 1.9 mi | 3.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Laurel Mountain | 2.0 mi | 6.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Foster Creek | 2.1 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Middle Fork | 2.4 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 34 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wash Creek Horse Camp National Forests in North Carolina |
1.7 | NC | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 62 (129.8 mi) |
| Lake Powhatan Glamping National Forests in North Carolina |
5.2 | NC | — | 12 | — | 26 ft | yes | Reserve | 43 (91.1 mi) |
| Lake Powhatan National Forests in North Carolina |
5.2 | NC | — | 71 | E 50A W S | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 43 (91.1 mi) |
| Wolf Ford Horse Camp National Forests in North Carolina |
5.7 | NC | — | 11 | — | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 60 (156.8 mi) |
| Mount Pisgah Campground Blue Ridge Parkway |
6.2 | NC | — | 126 | — | 80 ft | yes | Reserve | 47 (126.0 mi) |
| Firefighter Island Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
7.0 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 30 (56.8 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.