The camp host was unprofessional, rude, and threatened to call the sheriffs department because he…read moresaid we were talking too loud. We were not loud and are filing a complaint. We have been coming here for years but will not pay to be treated this way.

Our family loves North Mills River! If you're looking to hike, fish, ride horses, picnic, camp,…read moreetc. this is a solid spot. The picnic area is very well maintained and each picnic table typically has a charcoal grill to go with it. We really love fishing out here! If you're lucky enough to outsmart the elusive fish out here... you can expect to catch rainbow, brook, and brown trout!

My friend and I did a half day fly fishing " adventure" last week with Stratton!…read more He picked the best places and the best weather and he made it for such a fun day, too! He is very personable and professional and " really knows his stuff! His equipment is the best; waders and boots kept us warm in the cool waters and the boots kept us " upright", with plenty of grip! I was very impressed with hos methods and how everything was simple and easy, so we caught lots of " pretty trout" and no harm to the fish on the release! I highly recommend Stratton as your guide! He's reasonably priced, too! Thank you, from Monica.and Kim!

Able to achieve the Mountain Grand Slam thanks to Stratton's guidance. I caught a Mountain Brookie,…read morea wild Brown and a Rainbow trout all in the same outing. Stratton knows the river well! Will definitely be going back to fish with him again. Picked up a lot of great practical fishing tips and casting techniques from him.

This is a great park for relatively easy and short hikes to see (and swim near) some nice…read morewaterfalls. We took our two daughters (5 and 8 years old) on some of the hikes near the Hooker Falls Access parking lot. We arrived at the parking lot around 9am and the lot was already filling up, so make plans to arrive early to secure a parking spot! We went to Triple Falls first, which was a doable hike for the kiddos and took us to some really nice views of the falls. We had packed a lunch beforehand, and took that lunch then to Hooker Falls, which has some calmer waters at the base where people get in to swim and play. There is a smaller sandy beach area with shallower water which was good for younger kids to play in. It was refreshing to jump into the water after a morning packed with hiking! Again, the Hooker Falls Access seemed like a popular spot, so plan to get there early to secure a parking spot!

Great park with a variety of hiking trails and some beautiful waterfalls to check out. The trails…read moreare well marked, but you'll want to either download the trails map ahead of time from their website, or take a photo of the park map at the parking lot, because they don't have maps along the trails & there are several trails to chose from. We hiked to High Falls and Triple Falls (both beautiful!), which I would say are moderate-level difficulty due to the inclines & some portions of the trail are loose gravel. Easy for The Hubs and I, but a tad more of a challenge for my in-laws. There are some spots with rocks just the right size to sit on and have a rest if you need a break. There are restrooms at the High Falls trailhead parking lot, and a gift shop. I'm not sure about restrooms elsewhere in the park.

One of my favorite places to stop and explore. They offer different water activities that you can…read moredo on the river - if you haven't tubed or kayaked the river up here, I highly recommend. It's also always a nice surprise to see a coffee truck in their parking lot! The staff is very friendly here and they have public restrooms.

Over the past 5 years we have floated 3/5xs a year. We received a season pass for Christmas and…read morewent on our first float of the season this weekend. The river was clear even after several days of heavy rain. Saw fish, bald eagle, painted bunting and searched for the otter family. We always float in kayaks, pack snacks and have the best day. Best self care around! Staff rocks! Food truck, brewery, shop! Don't miss it.

My wife and I fished with Zach Davis this past week on some private water they manage. June heat…read morewas in full force. We fished in the morning (1/2 day outing) and had great success. Around 20 nice rainbows between the 2 of us. Zack was excellent. Patient, encouraging and gave lots of great advice. We came down from VA to Ashville and could not have been more pleased. It's a beautiful area. Our first trip down that way. When we come back, we will definitely be using Brown Trout Fly Fishing as our guide. Totally worth it.

My wife, another couple and I had a half day fly fishing trip two weekends back with Brown's team,…read moretwo guides Zach and Jamie. This was the first fly fishing trip for all of us - despite the cold weather at the time (bad planning on my part!), we had a great time - the guides were so helpful, courteous, we had everything we needed in terms of gear, their knowledge and patience was incredible. Would highly recommend Brown Trout - thanks to Hannah for coordinating this all as well!

Guides Matt and Jason gave my two boys and me a first class fishing experience. They worked hard…read moreto get us in all of the right holes on the Catawba River, which allowed us to catch more than 50 trout on our trip. They skillfully taught technique, patiently fixed tangles, and brought a great Western Carolina mountain vibe to the whole experience. I'll gladly fish with The Catawba Angler next time I'm in town. A+ experience.

Catawba angler guide Matt Evans took my brother and me on half day trip floating the French Broad…read morenear Ashland. Matt was the consummate guide. He knew the river well and got us onto a bunch of 'honey holes' where the fish were hungry. I am not an experienced angler but Matt was very patient. This was no small accomplishment given all the mistakes made. He set us up with just the right lures, quickly handing us alternative rods already set up when the conditions changed. I caught more fish with Mike than in my last 10 outings combined. This is a life-long memory. We'll be back!