The Confluence
Hosted by Phil · Mills River, North Carolina
4 sites · Tent · 21 acres
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Upper meadow #1
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The Forks #4
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Meadow #3
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98% Recommend195 ratings · 138 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
Tent ·
Meadow #3
The outhouse did need some attention so we kept our use to a minimum.
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Lesley K S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Middle Meadow #2
Really great spot! Loved how close it was to the water.
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Joseph H.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Upper meadow #1
Great site easy to find. Beautiful experience! My kids loved it they could run forever!
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Toni B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
The Forks #4
Pristine, quiet campsite with great fishing access. Phil was very responsive!
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Daniel L.
3 months on Hipcamp
It was very private, perfect trout fishing, stargazing and plenty of room for the kids to play. The road in is very narrow as advertised, one car, just be aware if you are hauling something. There was a little road noise but nothing bothersome and we slept well. The camp site is ready so all you need is to pitch your tent and unpack. Water, logs, hand sanitizer and paper towels and toilet paper were provided. We would definitely stay again.
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Kelly P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Huge thank you to Phil, had an awesome stay. My campsite was perfectly situated right on the water, 10/10 would definitely stay again!
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Dylan D.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Upper meadow #1
Great spot by the river. Upper meadow #1 appears to be the most private spot at the confluence. Would recommend.
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William M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Upper meadow #1
It was a beautiful property, close enough to town that it wasn’t a huge undertaking if you needed something from the store but far enough away you don’t hear any traffic or sounds from densely populated areas! Definitely enjoyed my time!
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J F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Upper meadow #1
We’ve coming here for many years now and we never get tired of it. Phills place is private and has everything you need for a wonderful time.
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Mossy V.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Meadow #3
Beautiful property. Phil was awesome host. Thank you!
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Jared F.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Upper meadow #1
This was the perfect spot for our family. Easy enough to get to for the late arrivers but secluded enough for a peaceful weekend in nature. Plenty of room to spread out, open area for the small children to run and play, forest to explore, and the river is easy enough to get to without being a concern for our two three year olds to wander into. They loved playing in the river! Is was a delight to meet and talk to Phil, who is so gracious to share this beautiful land with us. Covered picnic tables, fire pit, portable toilets in a tent... Nothing more needed. I highly recommend and we're sure to be back!
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Stephen M.
2 years on Hipcamp
2nd time in this spot in the last couple weeks! Beautiful surroundings and unparalleled access to the river!
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Jason B.
22 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Middle Meadow #2
Great spot. Perfect for our group wanting to chill together.
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Emily A.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
The Forks #4
Beautiful property with easy river access. Other camps but spread out so still private. Fire pit and tables with chairs & portable toilet set up made camping here a luxury. Definitely want to come back to this magnificent spot.
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Shannon W.
8 months on Hipcamp
Location, location, location! This campsite was perfect for kayaking on Mills River. We were able to put in right at the campsite and paddle to (near) Mills River Park. The water level was low, but still deep enough for our kayaks. There were many small rapids - a little challenging, but in a good way. We loved it!
The campsite is on the edge of the meadow, sufficiently distanced from the next campsite over. There are also campsites across the river (a different HipCamp host) - not an issue at all, but just know that this isn’t a totally secluded spot. There are portable toilets at each site, which we appreciated. We didn’t see the host during our stay, though he did leave us a gallon of water. Thanks, Phil!
Jami P.
8 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Upper meadow #1
Quiet and private, freshly mowed just before my arrival. All in all it was another perfect stay. This was my 4th stay and won't be my last.
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Adam F.
12 reviews
Great spot, right on the river. The owner is awesome. Cartridge toilets set up at intervals was a nice touch!
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Jason B.
22 reviews
Meadows #1 was a huge site. The river was easy to get to. Site inlcuded toilet, 2 table (1 covered) , chairs , fire pit. Less than 10 minutes to 4 breweries/resturants. Lots of hiking options. Great place to stay.
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Kevin J.
3 reviews
Our stay was amazing. Secluded, peaceful, and right next to the river—this site was everything we hoped for. The campsite was clean and well maintained, and the natural setting made it feel like a true getaway. Phil’s communication was excellent, making arrival and setup smooth and stress-free. We would happily stay here again and again.
Brian H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
The Forks #4
Absolutely beautiful site!! Can’t wait to revisit!
Sheldon M.
13 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Upper meadow #1
Very secluded and private area on Upper Meadow site 1. The raised tent platform is also a plus as it kept the tent dry from morning dew.
Access to the river is ok, but wouldn’t recommend it for very young children.
The only disadvantage was that the group of campers across the river (a different Hipcamp site) were a bit rowdy in the evening.
Overall, we had a great stay and would definitely recommend staying here. Upper Meadow 1 is definitely the best of the four campsites.
Dmitri N.
8 reviews
Refreshing river, spacious site, offering a good privacy, covered picknick table is handy if raining
Arkadi N.
8 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Upper meadow #1
3rd year in a row going with my girls (10 and 8). We love it and had the place to ourselves this week which they love even more. Phil provides a great setup that make for a great outdoor experience!
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Alex E.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Forks #4
We had a great time camping in this peaceful space. There is a huge tree that we picnicked under each day of our visit. Having access to the river was huge, as it was pretty hot and it provided instant relief.
A nice space to unplug and soak up nature for a bit.
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Hannah P.
2 reviews
Site was very spacious and far enough away from the others to not realy be bothered. The only weird thing is that the field is fully fenced in with what seemed like electric fencing with a few open spots to access the river. Seems like meadow 1 has the best set up in the back and a nice beach. Would still come back it was a beautiful spot
Anthony N.
3 reviews
W spot, not too bad to get in and good place to chill
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Landon H.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Upper meadow #1
I was completely alone and the peace and quiet were most welcome.
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Adam F.
12 reviews
This camping spot is an absolute treasure if you’re looking for a peaceful and secluded getaway. Most of the time, it feels like you have the whole place to yourself—except for the occasional person passing through to access the river. Otherwise, it’s just you, the sounds of nature, and total calm.
The river here is beautiful—clear, flowing gently, and full of fish. There’s even a small beachy area right at the edge of camp that’s perfect for launching paddleboards or just relaxing and letting the kids play. It makes for the perfect little basecamp by the water.
One of the best parts? Phil, the host, went above and beyond. He actually drove us down to a drop-in spot upstream so we could float back to our campsite without the hassle of walking our boards back. The float took about two hours, and it was absolutely stunning—just lazy river time with no crowds, no noise, and plenty of wildlife.
This place checks all the boxes: seclusion, riverfront fun, helpful hosts, and an easy return float. I’m definitely coming back—and bringing friends next time.
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Brittany C.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
We had a great time and loved the water and huge space.
Molly V.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Forks #4
Fantastic site and plenty of space. Great poplar tree that we set up under next to the meadow and nice access to the river. Caught huge trout and Phil was very responsive to all my questions and accommodating. We will be back!
Kyu L.
5 years on Hipcamp
Location
Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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