North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina · 2,221 ft · In National Forests in North Carolina
Photos: Ethan Calloway/Panthertown Investment Company
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,221 ft (677 m)2,221 ft677 m
Loops1
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Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 4 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“S&P” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
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, fishing, and mountain biking opportunities.
Winter Operations (November 16, 2025 - March 20, 2026):
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at North Mills River: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny82°60°
- ThuSunny, 4% chance of rain82°60°
- FriSunny, 4% chance of rain77°42°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain58°37°
- SunSunny58°40°
Nearby camping
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Hendersonville Reservoir Rd Roadside Campsites
Public Land · 1.3 mi · Mills River
Yellow Gap Roadside Campsites
Public Land · 1.4 mi · Mills River
Wash Creek Horse Camp
Public Land · 1.7 mi · Mills River
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.6 mi
Wf-3
Mills River, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 5.6 mi
Wf-2
Mills River, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 6.0 mi
Wf-6
Mills River, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 8.8 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 9.1 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 9.3 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Brevard, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
Location and contact
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