10 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin campgrounds in the Mill Spring area offer varying amenities and comfort levels, from basic rustic shelters to fully furnished treehouse-style retreats. Emberglow Outdoor Resort features several cabin options including treehouses and tiny homes with modern furnishings. Silver Creek Campground provides basic cabin rentals with electricity and water hookups. Hitching Post Campground offers simple cabins with nearby bathhouse facilities. Most cabins include beds, electricity, and basic furniture, though amenities differ between locations. According to one visitor at Emberglow, "The bathhouses were amazing with granite countertops, tile floor and walls, along with a beautiful mural."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Emberglow's options include treehouse-style cabins that appeal to families with children, while other campgrounds offer more traditional log cabin designs. Most cabin sites include fire rings and picnic tables. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when Lake Lure and Chimney Rock attract visitors. Many campgrounds allow pets in their cabins for additional fees. One camper noted, "We stayed at a tent camping site, which was well kept and near the facilities while still feeling like we were in the woods."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchenette facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering full cooking setups while others provide only basic refrigeration. The Ingles grocery store, located 1.2 miles from Hitching Post Campground, supplies necessary provisions for cabin stays. Wilderness Cove Campground's river cottages include refrigerators and screened-in porches. A visitor mentioned their cottage had "very comfy beds" and unexpected amenities that enhanced their stay. Firewood is typically available for purchase at most campgrounds with cabin rentals.
"The tent sites are clustered together next to a stream in the woods, providing tons of shade on hot days. "
"There are options for folks who don’t have an RV: yurts, tiny houses, vintage trailers, and small cabins. Staff is very friendly and there’s lots for kids to do."
Available this weekend
from $40 - $350 / night
"This place was a 13 hour drive and so worth it. All of the cabins and trailers available to rent are so reasonably priced and have AC and fully fucntioning appliances."
"They have campers, yurts and tiny cabins for rent.
Everyone is extremely nice and the grounds and facilities (bathrooms, laundry, dog wash, etc) are very clean."
"Pet friendly. We will be returning. Tent sites had electric and water on them."
"A swimming lake with slide. Boats, zip line, fishing, a game room, move room. Only bad thing is the bad house are probably the worst I have ever used."
from $38 - $48 / night
"I loved camping at the edge of the river but know that it is loud and is a constant sound! The sites are right along the river and are a bit tight."
"The surrounding area is beautiful, but we were very content with the natural beauty at this park. This is one of the parks on our vacation that we wish we stayed one more day at."
from $26 - $62 / night
"As typical of a KOA, they shove you in there so you are very close to your neighbors. The stars of the park are the riverfront sites."
"It’s accessibility to Asheville is great, but the site itself is clean, with tidy grounds and a spotless bathroom (didn’t use showers). Plenty of places to walk and pet friendly."
from $50 / night
"Nice creek running nearby and a few short walking paths. The drive to spruce pine is scenic and long but head back toward bat cave and there ade neat little adventures to have with the kiddos."
"This was a great little spot away from the hustle and bustle of the highway. Very close to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Pool was clean. Arcade on site."
"The sites are near the River so you get to enjoy the running water sound as you sleep or relax. Can let your kids ride their bikes around with out worry and they are never out of site."
"Center of the grounds has two playgrounds, net, and sand box. They allowed my children to ride their small gator around all weekend. Friendly people. Will be back."
"A store and many other amenities."
from $30 - $55 / night
"PROS Discounted camp fee with senior pass
Reserved 169 days prior to arriving
Friendly and helpful gate attendant
Nearly 100% shade at each site
Excellent dark sky viewing
Private sites with"
"PROS: Quiet, peaceful and clean•Beautiful mountain setting
•Plenty to do in and around the campground
•Spacious sites and spaced apart
•Trails by the miles
•Modern facilities-Hot Showers•"
from $37 - $135 / night
"Campground convenient to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock in the mountains. Quiet with a creek running through. Had cell reception and campground at the end of the road."
"The outhouse, has 6 showers 3 each womens, and mens, in front of the building is and old claw foot tub for decoration that sayes Bath 5 cents. it also has a blue johnny house on trailer out front, but"
from $37 / night
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
TravelerStayed 1 week in site 12. Great small campground, clean and quiet. Jojo was a great host and 5pm happy hour gathering was fun. Will DEFINITELY return. Its a great spot for launching adventures.
ScoutIf you ever plan on visiting Shelby / Broad River KOA Holiday Campground and have women or kids in your party, and y'all rent a unit from them, I'd rethink it or keep the door locked at all times. Our visit was wonderful up until the point a maintenance worker walks straight up in here on us.
TravelerThe view is worth it and is as advertised! We were in the first spot as you enter the park. We were concerned with noise, but it was not even an issue.
Our spot was right on the ridge and was stunning. I don’t think I closed the blinds on that side of the trailer.
Loss of star because of the road in/out. It’s one lane gravel and windy. It’s ok as long as you don’t meet anyone on the road. Dryer took 2 cycles to dry 2 towels and a few tshirts.
ScoutBathrooms are small and few. Interstate is close. Setting is beautiful and KOA is clean with friendly staff. Will stay again.
ScoutI actually stayed here last year!! Went through hip camp!! We stayed in a tent and it was so beautiful!! Got to see Asheville, some waterfalls and we went to the renaissance fair!! Wow the host were amazing at getting us anything we needed! Plenty of fire wood! I actually want to come back in the next month now that I’m seeing this again!
TravelerNice campground but getting in is treacherous. Don’t come up NC 226 it unfriendly for RVS . About 1 mile to the campground the road is horrible and will beat you and your rig half to death. The swimming lake is more like a mud hole then a lake and the game room machines wont take your money and the pool table is missing the cue ball and chalk. Overall I will not be coming back.
ScoutThis was a really lovely campground. We were greeted by Jojo and escorted to our spot by Daegan who helped us get our camper situated. The campground was clean and tidy, and had firewood and ice available for purchase. The happy hour at 5 is a great way to meet your fellow campers. Nearby there are restaurants and a few shops. The location is very close to several waterfall hikes.
RangerJust a quick stay for us. The roads are a little narrow for a big rig but that's to be expected. Really helpful staff and endless hiking opportunities.
Cabin camping near Mill Spring, North Carolina provides access to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at elevations ranging from 850 to 1,100 feet. The area experiences relatively mild winters with occasional snow and warm summers with average highs around 85°F. Spring and fall offer optimal camping conditions with moderate temperatures and lower humidity compared to summer months.
Tubing on Green River: Silver Creek Campground offers tubing experiences on the Green River. "This camp ground offers tubing on the green river. And a couple places to camp. One has a pool and is in the hills and the other is primitive and has a bar and food. Both nice," shares Ronnie N.
Explore Lake Lure area: Hitching Post Campground positions you near multiple attractions. "It's 1.2 miles from Ingels grocery, and its a wonderful store, lots of ready to go food, also Lake Lure at 2 miles with Lake house bar and grill, both inside and outside decks with view of Lake," explains Beverly T.
Zip line adventures: The Mill Spring area features outdoor adventure options beyond standard camping activities. "Nice little zip line attractive down the road," notes Randy P. from River Creek Campground.
Dog-friendly accommodations: Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat specializes in canine companions. "We stayed for memorial day weekend in one of the rvs they had for rent. Had such a great time I went and bought a camper and have plans to go back already! My husky had a blast, as did the humans," shares Lauren S.
Riverside sites with shade: Many cabins sit along waterways for natural sound barriers. "Sites are spacious and fairly level. There are options for folks who don't have an RV: yurts, tiny houses, vintage trailers, and small cabins," mentions Joy B. about Emberglow Outdoor Resort.
Fishing opportunities: On-site ponds and streams provide recreation without leaving the campground. "There is a small catch and release pond," notes Beverly T. about Hitching Post Campground.
Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Quality of bathhouses differs between properties. "Bathrooms could have been swept and cleaned a lot better. There was trash around the campground that I felt would have been picked up at other campgrounds we have visited," reports Bridget K. from Creekside Mountain Camping.
Site sizes and spacing: Some cabins offer more privacy than others. "The cabins and trailers available to rent are so reasonably priced and have AC and fully functioning appliances. Every cabin or RV rental has its own private gated yard with your own firepit," explains Ash D. about Four Paws Kingdom.
Seasonal considerations: Some properties operate only during warmer months. "We visited in early November 2020. It was perfect. It didn't feel like a parking lot with RVs and campers but had enough space in between each spot with plenty to do for kids and adults," comments Ian H.
Kid-friendly water features: Several campgrounds incorporate water play areas beyond swimming pools. "My son spent hours hopping along the rocks in the creek," shares Anna R. about Orchard Lake Campground.
Game rooms for rainy days: Indoor activities complement outdoor options. "When it rained the game room had a movie on and lots to do inside," explains Amanda M.
Playground access: Multiple facilities include designated play areas. "This is a great family option with a pool, store, and laundry. The tent sites are removed enough that you can feel private if you need to," notes JoAnne M.
Bridge access limitations: Some campgrounds have challenging entry points. "BE ALERT TO TURN WIDE WHEN TURNING INTO THIS CAMPGROUND. VERY NARROW BRIDGE FROM THE MAIN ROAD MAKING IT ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO TURN INTO THE OTHER LANE FOR LONGER RIGS," cautions Keith R. about Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground.
Site leveling requirements: Prepare for terrain variations across the region. "Sites are nice and well equipped and bathrooms were clean," notes JoAnne M., while others report needing leveling blocks at certain campgrounds.
Internet connectivity: WiFi quality varies substantially between properties. "The wifi is off the charts for a campground. Total coverage everywhere you go. I was getting 30/30 speeds at my site. I work remote so it was very important to have good internet," reports Zach H. from Emberglow Outdoor Resort.
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