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The Confluence

98%
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· Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina · 21 acres
Hosted by Phil B.
Tent site
· 8 guests max
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Romantic
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The Confluence campsite is situated on 21 acres between the north and south forks of Mills River. This serene campsite borders native trout water and an an additional 45 private acres that have been passed down in the Brittain family since the 1790s. The upper meadow provides canoe, kayak and fishing access to South Mills River as well as shaded private mountain trails. This very private campground is a five minute drive from Pisgah National Forest and 10 minutes from the Asheville Airport and the Sierra Nevada Brewing company.Due to snowy conditions, 4 wheel drive vehicles are required for the winter season. You will likely be visited by deer, turkeys, heron, and an occasional bald eagle as you settle in to this very private campsite. Pitch a tent on your private campsite on a 10x10 platform or on the freshly mown meadow. There are many hammock options available at the upper Meadow. The campsite borders South Mills River and 65 acres of private forest. The Confluence is located a short bike ride from national forest, 10 minutes from the Asheville airport and Sierra Nevada, and 25 minutes from the Biltmore Estate. The campsites are provided with a picnic table, Fire pit ,a shared Port-a- Potty, and Trash can.
What to expect
Tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit, private. Please remember to totally extinguish your fire before you leave it.
Toilet available
Portable toilet
Pets allowed
Potable water available
Bottled water or jugs
Bins available
Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin
Picnic table present
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Most cell phones receive a signal.
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Badminton and volleyball is available.

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
4WD required
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98%
133 ratings · 94 reviews
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Spacedingus W.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· December 2024
Tent
Very nice area, Phil was a great host and very helpful.
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Josh C.
31 reviews
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· December 2024
Tent · With kids
This is a beautiful campsite along a mountain stream that allows quick access into Brevard or Mills River and a short drive into Asheville. Sites is pretty level and private with a bonus of some dark skies for star gazing. Host was wonderful to check in via messaging but let us enjoy nature once we got there.
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John M.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Tent
The Confluence is a great spot to camp! close to many hiking trails and the campsite was perfect for our small group. Our host Phil was fantastic and helped us throughout our stay. He took care of all the details. i highly recommend The Confluence if you want to stay in the Mills River area.
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Aaron S.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Beautiful space!
Tent · Group trip
Loved the space & privacy. Phil was very accommodating! Especially so soon after Hurricane Helene!
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Ryan B.
23 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Perfect campsite for Asheville
Tent · With pets
Phil was very accommodating, and the camping is perfect! Beautiful meadows, great little creek for swimming in, wide open spaces all to yourself, and it's very convenient to a ton of sightseeing things to do. Can't ask for much more. This one made our road trip.
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Mindy M.
2 reviews
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· September 2024
Camping on the farm on Mills River
Tent
We stayed at site #4 at the confluence of the rivers. The site is an open field, and it’s a long way to the Porta potty or composting toilet, so be prepared for that. There is no running water, but they provide big gallons of water. The driveway into the campsite area can be a little tricky, but we got a big camping van and another vehicle with a trailer into the site, so just be careful and go slow as you drive in to the campsite. It is a beautiful, peaceful place. Our favorite part was putting into the river right at our campsite and floating down to the Mills River Town Park. (And Mills River Brewing is just down the road from the park, offering crafted beer, live music, and food.) It’s about a 3 to 4 hour float when the water is low. We had a wonderful time! That stretch of river is peaceful and beautiful. We also spent a day hiking at Dupont Recreational Forest, which is about a 20-30 minute drive away. I would recommend this site to experienced campers looking for a more rustic, quiet experience. And the host, Phil, is very responsive to questions.
Location
Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Phil B.

Joined in July 2022
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