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    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.

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    Best Cabin Campgrounds near Mill Spring (82)

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      1. Emberglow Outdoor Resort

      4.8(13)6mi from Mill Spring56 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $40 - $350 / night

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      2. Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

      4.9(10)9mi from Mill SpringRVs, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      3. Orchard Lake Campground

      4.5(13)13mi from Mill SpringRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      4. Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground

      4.4(11)11mi from Mill SpringRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      5. Asheville East KOA

      4.0(52)24mi from Mill Spring1 siteRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      6. Creekside Mountain Camping

      3.3(16)15mi from Mill SpringRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      7. River Creek Campground

      4.5(6)9mi from Mill SpringRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

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      8. Silver Creek Campground

      4.5(4)3mi from Mill SpringRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "A store and many other amenities."

      from $30 - $55 / night

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      9. Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

      4.7(67)29mi from Mill Spring84 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      10. Hitching Post Campground

      4.0(5)8mi from Mill SpringRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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    • A
      Nov. 2, 2018

      Camp Driftwood Asheville

      Camp Driftwood

      I found this campground through airbnb. They have tent camping as well as two cottages. The cottages are titled "Paddlers Paradise- Camp Driftwood Cottage" and have cable TV, a laptop friendly work space, heating, air conditioning, and a private entrance. The tent camping sites are titled "Camp Site- Camp Driftwood" and have fire rings, picnic tables, and access to a shared bathhouse and common area. Both of these have free parking and are located right on the French Broad River. The water is easily accessible and tubing is frequently seen along the bank. The entrance to the area is directly off the road, but has a VERY steep decline immediately following. Be cautious in driving too far up the bank as the path becomes soft, especially after a good rain. Overall, a small and personable camping option that is worth a visit!

    • R
      Apr. 13, 2024

      Black Bear Campground

      Great primitive campground opened 2023

      This is a brand new tent and cabin campground built by Duke Energy and run by McDowell county on Lake James. There is a boat ramp very close by, a fishing dock, picnic area, trails in and around the campground, and a seasonal Black Bear Marina Restaurant across the inlet or not far by road. All sites have tent pads and 2 parking spots. Many of the sites are a short walk from the car which affords privacy. There is a rental picnic shelter and a group csmping site. The rental camping cabins have 2 cots with a plywood base,( bring a mattress!).

    • Napunani
      Jun. 23, 2022

      Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

      Shade, Shade and more Shade!

      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 large space along with vegetation between sites 

      Very quiet 

      Asphalt parking pad surrounded with bean size gravel 

      Concrete picnic table 

      Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

      2 hook lantern pole 

      Electric at water connection for heated water hose connection 

      Recycle bins in campground loop 

      Trash dumpsters immediately out of campground loop 

      Firewood for sale but gate attendant told us to buy at Ingles (grocery store) where it is $3 bundle cheaper and we did! 

      Next to North Carolina Arboretum 

      Close to Asheville Outlet Mall and Camping World 

      CONS 

      3 bear sitings a day prior to our arrival in campground, according to gate attendant 

      No overnight gate closure even tho RULES proved at check-in stated gates closed at 10pm, but no open hours in RULES

       Lakeview site 38 not level 

      Up hill sewer connection at Lakeview site 38 

      Fire ring not cleared of ash upon our arrival 

      Non-moveable concrete picnic table and beyond camper awning 

      2 toilets and 2 showers for entire Lakeview Loop (21 campsites). There were lines! 

      Low hanging tree branches over roadways and roadside tree branches over roadways so it was a maneuvering obstacle challenge to not scrape camper roof and sides Campground roads narrow with tight curves along with roadway asphalt dropped off to steep shoulders; could be challenging to novice rig drivers (as we witnessed that more than once) 

      Two-and- a-half-mile drive on a twisty hilly road through residential neighborhood to get to the campground 

      No WiFi 

      1 bar Verizon

    • Zach H.
      Jul. 2, 2020

      Emberglow Outdoor Resort

      What all campgrounds should aspire to!

      This is an absolute top-notch campground.  It just opened in the spring of 2020 and I can already tell this is going to be a very popular place.

      First, the staff is incredible.  Everyone is friendly, helpful, and goes out of their way to make you feel at home.  The owner was onsite every day and checked in on us several times.

      The camping options are very unique and diverse.  They have your typical RV sites (all full hookups) and tent sites, all of which have green space around them.  Our site backed up to a beautiful stream with some trees for hammocks and shade.  The tent sites are clustered together next to a stream in the woods, providing tons of shade on hot days.  Nearby are a few treehouses that you can rent, similar to old school sleep-away camping cabins.  Around the corner from the tents are several vintage RVs, many from the 50s, that have been completely renovated with beautiful interiors and modern updates.  They each have their own deck, fire pit, and grill.  My mom stayed in one of these while we were visiting and loved it!  There are also camping pods - basically an igloo shaped cabin that is good for a couple people.  Yurts are just up the hill from those, alongside two beautiful tiny homes that are some of the most unique campground rentals I've ever seen.  Book these early - we were here in late June and they were already full until October!

      The amenities are very nice as well.  There is a resort style pool with built in seating almost all the way around.  It's next to a pavilion area with picnic tables, corn hole, a community fire pit, outdoor movie screen, and performance stage.  Nearby is an inflatable jumping pad and volleyball net.  I spoke with the owner and he has plans to add many other game such as bocce ball as well as complete construction on a playground and wooded play area for kids.  You can also rent many campground games at the camp store such as spike ball and ladder ball.  More hiking trails are being added, and a large dog park made exercising our pup easy.

      Oh and 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, and Emberglow did not disappoint here!  They obviously invested heavily in a quality network infrastructure and it shows.

      The location is nice - off the main roads so you get plenty of peace and quiet, but only 20 minutes to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.  It's easily accessible from Charlotte, Asheville, and Spartanburg, SC.

      Every campground owner needs to come take a look at this place.  This is what campgrounds should be aiming for - clean, modern, lots of nature, friendly staff, good prices, and fun activities.  I was not paid or asked or endorsed in any way to do this review, I simply think this is an awesome place that you should come check out!

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      May. 22, 2018

      Catawba Falls Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2025

      Awesome creekside tent camping!

      Really cute campground just a short jaunt to the beautiful multi-level Catawba Falls hike in the Pisgah National Forest. We stayed in a tent site VERY close to a rushing creek of cool water. The sound definitely helped put me to sleep!

      The tent sites all have a tent pad, camp ring, trash can, and picnic table provided. This site had a bit more privacy than others we saw and was on the other side of the property from the RV area, which also included a playground, bathrooms, showers, and small store. There are also small tiny cabins to rent out which is great if you had a large group and not everyone was down for roughin' it. Some tent sites were also close to shared pavilions which were very nice to use during the rainy weekend we experienced! We appreciated the hot showers since we were outside hiking all day but wanted to hit up some sights in Asheville that evening without looking too worn out.

      The people who run the camp were extremely nice and helpful -- we arrived later than expected in a downpour thunderstorm and they were able to accommodate us and transfer us and our bags from the car to the site via golf cart.

    • A
      Jul. 14, 2018

      Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

      Glamping with your pups

      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. Every cabin or RV rental has its own private gated yard with your own firepit. Several dog parks and a private pond for the pups means days of fun for an active, social dog. Everyone is so kind, the women who run this place are so sweet and they were incredibly accomodating. The camp store has tons of treats and necessities for dogs and people, and a dog washing station and laundry are available communally. We spent our days hiking the nearby Chimney Rock and hanging around Lake Lure (FYI Dirty Dancing was filmed here whoa). We also checked out the Equestrian center which was an awesome recommendation of the staff and also dog friendly. Definitely recommended for people who like day hikes and adventures and coming back to a cozy camp cabin.

    • Cassandra R.
      Aug. 31, 2021

      Mama Gertie's Hideaway Campground

      Beautiful campground, but not for us

      We had a mountaintop site- not with the deck, but still up top. The campground is really beautiful and well maintained. The bathhouse up top seemed to be brand new. It had two full bathrooms with toilet, sink, and zero entry large shower. There was also a laundry room adjacent. There’s a mountaintop community deck with rocking chairs, and a wonderful swing sort of on the edge of the mountain- which was a lovely place to watch sunsets!

      We camp in an a-frame pop up, and this campground definitely seems more for the bigger rig crowd. You can’t have any shelters outside since you can’t stake anything down. We usually cook entirely outdoors, and without being able to bring our cooking equipment, we couldn’t cook most things. No big deal, Asheville has some amazing restaurants. I also figure they don’t want people leaving cooking equip out since there’s a bear in the area.

      We visited in the summer, and it was insanely hot on top of the mountain. Without being able to put up our canopy or screen room, there was no reprieve from the sun- not really the campground’s fault obviously, but something to consider!

      When we were checking in, there was a sign at the front desk saying we couldn’t leave our dog in our camper, which was a surprise. They need to post this rule on their website and in the terms and conditions they make you accept prior to arrival. It complicated things for us, since now we couldn’t cook really at camp, and had to find dog friendly restaurants (which there are plenty in Asheville) and sit outside in the intense August heat. We usually leave our dog in the camper for maybe an hour when we go to meals with temperature monitored.

      It didn’t affect us as we don’t use one, but we were also informed upon arrival that you cannot put up a dog pen/fence. Again, this was not on their website, and I think it should be as many people do use them.

      The site we were on, 42, was right on top of the adjacent site. A lot of the sites seemed really packed in tight. The only ones that didn’t were the top tier premium sites with a deck.

      Overall, if you don’t need to set up anything outside or expect to be able to leave your pet in your camper, this is a beautiful campground. We probably won’t be back as it’s just not our jam.

    • Melissa W.
      May. 30, 2019

      Linville Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

      BRP Mile Marker 316

      Another lovely campground along the BRP, close to Linville Falls and gorge, picnic area and visitor center.

      Erwin’s View Trail: Moderate Linville Gorge Trail: Strenuous {amazing view of falls}

      Get a map at the visitor’s center.. redundant: the gorge is rather crowded on the weekends.

      Check online for road closures when visiting the parkway.

      $20 per night

      There are 70 sites, some reservable sites and walk ins -and an RV loop {dump station} All sites non electric, generators permitted before quiet hours.

      Lovely rangers and camp host that I found to be pleasant and helpful.

      Open field sites, with decent sized pads, fire pits & picnic tables. Some of the sites are more secluded, the ones nearest to the parkway road.

      Dog friendly for leashed puppers 🐾 Kid Friendly

      There are bear lockers, keep food and supplies in the locker and in car at night.

      Alcohol is prohibited

      No showers but access to clean water and flush toilets.

      You may collect dead wood or bring in HEAT TREATED firewood that is certified with a federal seal.

      Local stores that sell wood and/or other supplies: Linville Falls Visitor Center/Park store Linville Falls General Store {8896 NC-183, Linville Falls, NC 28647- trinkets, camp supplies, cold drinks, non perishable food, Hunt Brothers Pizza etc} Walmart Supercenter, Spruce Pine, Ingles Food Store, Newland

      Nearby Attractions

      Linville Falls Linville Gorge “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians”

      Falls Trail - 1.6 mi RT/easy The Gorge Trail - 1.4 mi RT/ strenuous. The Plunge Basin Trail- 1mi RT/ moderate. Leashed dogs permitted 🐾

      BRP Linville Canverns Crabtree Falls, Burnsville Grassy Creek Falls NC Gem Museum

      The campground is laid out well, spacious, clean and located near awesome trails, falls, look outs and shops and restaurants.

    • Julie L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 16, 2021

      Spacious Skies Bear Den

      One of the best around

      This is such a great campsite. We have tent camped, cabin camped and RV camped here on several occasions. The cabins are awesome and each site is nice and private with great tree and brush cover separating sites. The hiking trails at the campground are very impressive. They range from easy to challenging and it is nice that you dont have to leave the grounds to enjoy a nice hike.

      Then, down the road you find yourself at the Apple Orchard off of the Blue Ridge, which is an absolutely charming place. It feels like a scene from a most perfect movie. 

      Highly HIGHLY recommend this awesome campground/resort.

    Guide to Mill Spring

    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.

    What to do

    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.

    What campers like

    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.

    What you should know

    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.

    Tips for camping with families

    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.

    Tips from RVers

    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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