Jessup Mill

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29 reviews

· Westfield, Stokes, North Carolina

20 acres hosted by Matthew J.

5 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

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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 several medium sized tents and a private fire pit. The beach is hike-in only (2-3 minutes along a mostly flat trail). 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 (May-October, weather permitting). 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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100% Recommend34 ratings · 29 reviews

Jessup Mill is a popular choice for campers looking to experience nature's tranquility while enjoying the convenience of clean facilities. The site is praised for its proximity to attractions like Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain, and the soothing sound of the river is a noted highlight. While there is a short hike to reach some camp areas and limited cell service, the friendly host and communal atmosphere make for a memorable stay. Visitors also appreciate the clean bathhouse and the chance to connect with fellow campers.

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Harding B.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent ·

Falls Camp

Beautiful tent camping site convenient to Hanging Rick and Pilot Mountain. Mattew is a great host - crystal clear directions to the site, Two thumbs up. Thank you Matthew

Vikas V.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Loved it!

Tent · With pets ·

Woods Camp

Helpful host, great communicator. The camp spot was easy to find and next to a river. Loved the sound of water that kept company.

Rigsby T.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent ·

Woods Camp

We chose the Wood camp. It was absolutely amazing! We will be back in the future!

Leeanne H.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent ·

Falls Camp

Falls Camp was a great spot! Would definitely recommend.

Mike V.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Jessup Mill

Tent ·

Mill Yard

We had a wonderful time tent camping at Jessup Mill! We stayed at Jessup Mill because we were spending a couple of days hiking at Hanging Rock State Park. Hanging Rock is less than 30 minutes away from the mill. We had a positive experience communal camping and meeting new people. There was also a very friendly cat that would come around and demand pets in the morning and evening when we had a fire going . Bathrooms and showers were clean and a much needed luxury after a long day of hiking. We had such a great time, we would definitely stay here again and we would recommend staying here to others.

Travis B.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Jessup Mill

Tent · With kids ·

Mill Yard

Perfect slice of sportsman's paradise/quiet family fun. If you're interested in disconnecting from the everyday and communing with nature this place is for you. Nearest food store is approximately 10-15min. Nearest gas station is 8min. Please out of respect for the owners and nature, clean up after yourself. Leave it better than you found the site and we'll all be able to enjoy the facility for years to come.

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Westfield, Stokes, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking