North Mills
River is a pristine section of waterway that bisects the recreation area and campground.
Each campsite is only a short
stroll from these swift, cool, shallow waters. Swim and tube,
or fish for Rainbow, Brook and Brown Trout in our beautiful setting located just
outside of Asheville,
North Carolina. Within 30 minutes you will find Pisgah
Ranger Station, where you will find all the information
you need to plan your trip in Pisgah National Forest. The
Cradle of Forestry Historic Site, well-known Looking
Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Pisgah
Center for Wildlife Education, and the Blue
Ridge Parkway.
Educational programs are offered during the summer months. These
programs include opportunities to learn about animals of the forest
and all aspects of nature and the outdoors.
Within a short
distance from the campground, you will find a grocery store, restaurants,
and shopping. Approximately 20 miles from the campground you will
be downtown Brevard, NC, a small town located in the Blue Ridge
Mountains. It is known for its art, music at the Brevard
Music Center and Porter
Performing Arts Center, waterfalls, and white squirrels.
The town has several annual festivals with entertainment for everyone,
along with many unique shops; specifically our very own Forest
Place Gift Store. Visit the Heart
of Brevard website for more information about downtown
events and shopping.
The campground
is also on the outskirts of Asheville, NC, a small town known
for art, music, crafts, Bele
Chere festival, Biltmore
Estate and Grove
Park Inn. Asheville has many festivals, music, and
entertainment for all types. For more information about Asheville
visit www.exploreasheville.com.
If you would
like to explore other camping opportunities in the area or on
Pisgah National Forest you should check into Lake
Powhatan Recreation Area, Davidson
River Campground, Sunburst
Recreation Area, Carolina
Hemlocks Recreation Area, Black
Mountain Campground, or Van
Hook Glade Campground. If you have large groups visit
our Group Campgrounds.
Facilities |
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• Open
Year Round
• 32 Primitive Sites
• Limited electric hook-ups
• Picnic Tables, Tent Pads, Lantern Hooks & Fire
Ring/Grill
• Hot Showers and Flush Toilets in bathhouses.
• Sites with river access
• Ice, Firewood, & Fire starter available for purchase
• Bicycle Rentals
• Amphitheater
• Educational programs and family activities in Summer
& Fall
• Campground
Map
• Campground
Rules
• First Come First Serve and Reservation sites available
• Click
Here for Reservations or call 1-877-444-6777
• Hiking, Swimming, Tubing, & Mountain Biking
• Fishing for Brook, Brown, & Rainbow Trout
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If you would like to explore other camping opportunities in the
area or on Pisgah National Forest you should check
into Lake Powhatan
Recreation Area, North
Mills River Recreation Area, Sunburst
Recreation Area, Carolina
Hemlocks Recreation Area, Black
Mountain Campground, or Van
Hook Glade Campground. If you have large groups visit
our Group Campgrounds.
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Fees |
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Single Standard:
Maximum Occupancy: 8 persons, 2 cars - $17.00
($8.50 winter rate)*$6.50
*Federal
Interagency Senior/Access discounts only apply to
single standard site rate. Does not apply to any
other items or services. Card holder must be present
on site to use discount.
Double Standard:
Maximum Occupancy:16 persons, 4 cars - $26.00
Small Group Camping: $40.00
per site
Utilities:
Electric: N/A
Water: N/A
3rd Vehicle (park in overflow) $5.00/day
Dump Station (non-registered campers) $10.00
Dump Station - Tour Buses $50.00
Showers (non-campers) $5.00 per person
Firewood $5.00 per bundle
Fire Starter $1.00 ea.
Ice $2.00 per bag
Day Use:
Annual Pass (non-commercial vehicles) $30.00 *$15.00
Day Use Pass sold after Labor Day (50% off) $15.00
*$7.50
Day Use Parking - non commercial vehicles 1-8 occupants
$3.00
Oversized Vehicles - $5.00 per vehicle (includes driver
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