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Jessup Mill

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· Westfield, Stokes, North Carolina

20 acres hosted by Matthew J.

7 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Hi there. Here is a little rundown of everything we do at the mill…. So, as far as camping, there are two main options on either side of the river; the mill yard or primitive camping across the river. In the mill yard, we do festival style camping, meaning that there are no individual campsites per se, but rather a large grassy lawn near the mill and bathhouse with shared fire pits, picnic tables, charcoal grill, and sinks for water/dishes. We also have two platforms up in the woods that are good for a little more privacy and are completely shaded, but do require a small climb up the hill. The bathhouse has three restrooms and hot showers in each. Across the river, there are several more primitive sites that are generally very private and offer great sounds coming from the river and waterfall, but no facilities. Most sites are car accessible, and a 5 minute walk back over to the mill (or a 1 minute drive). Lastly, our newest camping spot on the primitive side is a river front beach right by the dam with space for a couple medium sized tents, a fire pit and charcoal grill. The beach is hike-in only. Our normal rate is $10 per person per night. Firewood is available for $10 per wheelbarrow load. We accept cash, credit card, Venmo, Paypal, and crypto. We are also fairly flexible on check in/check out times, but just let us know if you’ll be arriving at odd hours. Dogs are generally welcome as long as they are kept on leash. Here is a little rundown of tubing at the mill. We have two tubing options available. We have a short Fun Run that takes roughly 45 minutes, and cost $10 per person for as many rides as you’d like. The river bends sharply like a horseshoe in this section, so it makes everything accessible by foot traffic. It’s a 3 minute walk up the trail to the dam, put in and float 30-45 minutes (depending on water level), then a 5-10 minute walk back to the mill carrying your tube. There is also the longer Forks Run, which last 3-4 hours (~2.5 river miles), and costs $15. For this, we shuttle you up the river in a vehicle, and you float back to the top of the dam, then 3 minutes walking back to the mill. Most weekends, tubing starts at 11 am and the last Forks Shuttle is around 3 pm, with the Fun Run staying open till around 5. Also, with enough heads up, we can sometimes arrange for trips during the week. Our tubes are required for each person floating for insurance and liability reasons, but you are welcome to bring your own cooler tubes to carry drinks and snacks. Technically, alcohol is not permitted on the river, but what is in your cooler is your business. Either way, please bring ALL trash out with you! Water shoes are recommended, and we have life jackets on request. Most of our tubes come with bottoms and back rests, but a few are open to the water. Most weekends, reservations are not required, but it does help tremendously if we know when you want to come and how many in your group. Lastly, check out a Facebook page for our occasional live music events and festivals!

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5 ratings · 4 reviews

Sydney D.recommends

August 31, 2024

Mill Yard

BEST HIP-CAMP GEM!!

Jessup mill was the best hip camp hidden gem I've come across!! The amount of times "cute" and "awe" came out my mouth was too many to count. The ambience was a 10/10, there was little to no bugs and tons of amenities available to guest. I knew this was a good spot when I pulled in and was greeted by the sweetest cat Olive :) I will DEFINITELY be returning. My review doesn't do this place justice. Plz do yourself a favor and book here! You will NOT regret it!

Amanda S.recommends

August 15, 2024

Falls Camp

One of the best places I’ve camped at!!! Will be coming back 😁

Evan S.recommends

July 5, 2024

Mill Yard

Great host, wonderful hospitality and great property for those who are looking to disconnect from the day to day. Definitely looking forward to returning in the future

Kathryn S.recommends

June 21, 2024

Mill Yard

This is a lovely place to stay, with access to a full bathroom (with hot water shower), as well as a river with swimming access. I was the only person on the property for the one night I camped, so I can't say what the company is like, but the grounds were VERY well maintained. I did not have cell coverage through my provider (Verizon), so be prepared to be unplugged if that's your carrier. However, I was given instructions for who to contact across the road if I had an issue while the owner wasn't present. All in all, I loved my stay, which came complete with a full firefly display at dusk!

Location

Westfield, Stokes, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cheraw, Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), Occaneechi, and Yesan (Tutelo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking