North Mills River Campground

Older, somewhat neglected campground set amid a damp, cool, mature hardwood forest alongside a beautiful mountain stream. Most all sites are without any amenities other than a pea gravel pad, fire ring and picnic table. Two loops, one has no facilities ( a small pit toilet outhouse appears permanently closed but has no “closed” sign on it), the other is across the river and has four bathrooms and... Older, somewhat neglected campground set amid a damp, cool, mature hardwood forest alongside a beautiful mountain stream. Most all sites are without any amenities other than a pea gravel pad, fire ring and picnic table. Two loops, one has no facilities ( a small pit toilet outhouse appears permanently closed but has no “closed” sign on it), the other is across the river and has four bathrooms and four showers, though they are not always unlocked and one was out of order during our stay. A drafty roadside bathroom has crude commodes, urinals and cold water; beware the automated light timers that may cut off while you are inside. Roads are paved but narrow and full of potholes. Beware the speed breakers on the entry road which are poorly marked and which can easily bottom out your hitch. The picnic area remains closed due to downed trees and the stream has numerous snags and fallen trees. The entire area has lots of undergrowth and brush. Hosts were super nice and friendly, firewood is available. Very popular with mountain bikers and trout fisherman, though I saw no fish caught. The state road to the campground is narrow, twisty and without any shoulders. The area has grown tremendously and gas, a large grocery store, urgent care and fast food are minutes from the campground, but there is no cell service or internet at the sites. Years ago a swimming hole, ball field and concession stand were part of the facility, those are long faded memories. If your rig is self contained or you are self sufficient, you may do OK. Tent campers be prepared for the frequent rain which keeps the forest growing and stream full. Pot odors were noted during our stay despite one half occupancy.

Pretty, but extremely tight quarters! Definitely have ZERO privacy. And the only thing I’ll complain about is the showers were usually gross. If you took a shower super early in the morning, they were clean, but they clearly need to clean them more than just the once per day, with all those people using the only three showers that were open for use.. Also, the staff person they are allowing to liv... Pretty, but extremely tight quarters! Definitely have ZERO privacy. And the only thing I’ll complain about is the showers were usually gross. If you took a shower super early in the morning, they were clean, but they clearly need to clean them more than just the once per day, with all those people using the only three showers that were open for use.. Also, the staff person they are allowing to live down there, in his big fancy camper, located at the entrance of the campground, is not just rude, but also extremely nosey and unwelcoming. And you better remember cash and don’t be a single penny short! Dude is a stickler when it comes to money. Just kinda took away from our entire good camping vibe we had going, before encountering him the couple times we did.