| Merchants Millpond is located in northeastern North Carolina in Gates County near the community of Gatesville. The park may be reached from US 158, NC 32 & NC 37. It is approximately 30 miles from the North Carolina cities of Ahoskie, Elizabeth City & Edenton & is also 30 miles from Suffolk, Virginia. From I-95, takeUS 158 east. Travel north on US 13/US 158 & turn right to follow US 158 east. The park entrance will be on the right.
A variety of settings offer camping experiences for large & small groups. Drive to the family campground, paddle to the canoe camping sites or backpack to the primitive sites. A modest fee is charged for all types of camping. Facilities may be limited in winter months.
Canoe camping: Reach two canoe camps by way of canoe trails leading from the boat ramp. Orange markers lead to the family canoe camp with seven sites. Yellow markers lead to the group canoe camp, which offers three sites. Pit toilets are available, but campers must carry in all supplies, including water. Family sites are available on a first-come basis although organized groups providing their own canoes may make reservations.
Backpack camping: Reach five campsites for backpack camping by hiking a side trail off Lassiter Trail. Campers must pack all supplies, including H2O, to the sites. A pit toilet is nearby. These campsites are available on a first-come basis. Views of the "enchanted forest" & Lassiter Swamp await those who travel to the backpack camping area.
Family camping: The family campground is in the midst of a pine/hardwood forest just beyond the park office. Twenty campsites for tents & trailers offer picnic tables & grills. A washhouse with drinking H2O, restrooms & showers serves the campground. Water or electrical hookups are not available at individual sites. Family campsites are available on a first-come basis. The washhouse is closed from December one to March 15.
Group camping: Organized groups will enjoy a stay in the walk-in group camping area or in a canoe camping group site. Facilities for the walk-in sites include a small washhouse with a pay shower. Drinking H2O is available nearby. Reservations are required for group camping sites.
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Merchants Millpond State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
34.995373, -78.933248
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Campground: Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville North Carolina *