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North Mills River Picnic Area
Area Status: Open
35 picnic tables
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 8am - sunset |
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| Fees: | $3.00/car for day use $20.00 for season pass. Season pass is also good for Lake Powhatan. |
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Water: | Drinking |
| Restroom: | Flush/Vault |
| Operated By: | Adventure Pisgah |
General Information
Directions: North Mills River (NC)5289 N. MILLS RIVER ROADMills River NC 28742GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):35.40722, -82.64583Take HWY 280 west to North Mills River Road. Follow North Mills River Road to Campground.Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Picnicking
Swimming
Tubing
Alerts & Warnings
- Pisgah RD: Partial closure of FSR 475B Headwaters Road
- Be Bear Aware
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest
Quick Links
- Recreation Reservations
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FY2020 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2019 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2018 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2017 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY16 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY15 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY14 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
- Recreation Outfitters & Guides
Location
Latitude :
35.406543
Longitude :
-82.643342