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The Confluence

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97 reviews

· Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina

21 acres hosted by Phil B.

1 tent site

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The Confluence campsite is situated on 21 acres between the north and south forks of Mills River. This serene campsite borders native trout water and an an additional 45 private acres that have been passed down in the Brittain family since the 1790s. The upper meadow provides canoe, kayak and fishing access to South Mills River as well as shaded private mountain trails. This very private campground is a five minute drive from Pisgah National Forest and 10 minutes from the Asheville Airport and the Sierra Nevada Brewing company. Four-wheel-drive is recommended for rainy weather.Due to snowy conditions, 4 wheel drive vehicles are required for the winter season. You will likely be visited by deer, turkeys, heron, and an occasional bald eagle as you settle in to this very private campsite. Pitch a tent on your private campsite on a 10x10 platform or on the freshly mown meadow. There are many hammock options available at the upper Meadow. The campsite borders South Mills River and 65 acres of private forest. The Confluence is located a short bike ride from national forest, 10 minutes from the Asheville airport and Sierra Nevada, and 25 minutes from the Biltmore Estate. The campsites are provided with a picnic table, Fire pit ,a shared Port-a- Potty, and Trash can.

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98% Recommend138 ratings · 97 reviews

Or C.

3 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Upper meadow #1

Love camping at the Confluence. Whenever we visit Sierra Nevada the Confluence is our first choice for van camping. Phil is a thoughtful and generous host. Looking forward to the next trip already.

Annalee P.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Tent ·

Upper meadow #1

Great place to camp and go fishing! Phil was very responsive and helpful. He even had a fire waiting for us when we arrived.

Mossy V.

4 reviews

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· February 2025

Tent ·

Upper meadow #1

We’ve been coming to The Confluence for over a year now and it never disappoints. It’s private, secluded and has everything you want. Thank you again Phil

Spacedingus W.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Tent ·

Meadow #3

Very nice area, Phil was a great host and very helpful.

Josh C.

33 reviews

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· December 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Upper meadow #1

This is a beautiful campsite along a mountain stream that allows quick access into Brevard or Mills River and a short drive into Asheville. Sites is pretty level and private with a bonus of some dark skies for star gazing. Host was wonderful to check in via messaging but let us enjoy nature once we got there.

John M.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Upper meadow #1

The Confluence is a great spot to camp! close to many hiking trails and the campsite was perfect for our small group. Our host Phil was fantastic and helped us throughout our stay. He took care of all the details. i highly recommend The Confluence if you want to stay in the Mills River area.

Location

Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking