As a personal policy, I do not stay in campgrounds as I like to camp as far from other humans as possible. In this case there were no national forests to camp along my journey from Chesapeake, VA and it was getting dark and needed to make camp. Merchant's Millpark happened to be at the right place at the right time and the only place to camp for that matter. I like that the sites are big, shaded and relatively private although it was fairly crowded and like all campgrounds, where there are humans, there are humans making noise.
In keeping with the North Carolina State Park's tradition of overzealous park rangers watching your every move, Merchant Millpond lives up to that tradition.
Enchanting cypress trees, abundant wildlife, great canoeing, and waterside campsites make this one of my favorite weekend getaways. Friendly and helpful staff too. Highly recommended.
From what I recollect, all primitive sites. No hookups. No cell phone signal on either Verizon or Tmobile. The campground fee was expensive considering the lack of hookups but when you're literally the only campground for many miles, you can pretty much name your price. My only major complaint was that it required me to drive all the way around to the office to pay for the site then drive all the way back to the campground. That might sound picky but it was very inconvenient at the time. You couldn't just go pay for it the next day on the honor system despite the office closing 10 minutes after I arrived.
The millpond has several different ways to camp. They have primitive, they have camp sites you can drive up to...with water & power also with centrally located bathrooms & showers. They also have camp sites you can canoe to. They rent canoes & kayaks
Unfortunately I wasn't able to stick around to use any of the park's amenities the next day. As a campground, it'll do. Lots of skeeters but such is life.
By far one of my favorite state parks! For some reason whenever we go, we seem to be the only ones there, but that makes it even better! I have never camped here, but I have canoed though the swampy waters a couple of times and only once have I been lucky enough to spot a gator. I am still shocked that they live so far north, but I’ve seen at least one, so I know they are there. Even if you don’t get lucky enough to see an alligator the swamp is beautiful and so quiet and peaceful. There are many turtles and herons and just the scenery alone is enough. Canoe rentals are only $5 and there is no entry fee to get into the park. You really can’t beat that deal. The staff in the visitors center is always very nice and helpful. This is a great place to visit!
It's beautiful in the summertime beautiful in the winter time and it's also the most important thing is peace and quiet
Merchants Millpond State Park is a US Park based in Gatesville, North Carolina. Merchants Millpond State Park is located at 176 Mill Pond Rd, Gatesville, NC 27938, USA.
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