RV rental Merchants Millpond State Park, NC: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Merchants Millpond State Park lies in northeastern North Carolina, close to the towns of Gatesville, Sunbury, and Murfreesboro. The state park strokes the shorelines of a millpond and the Lassiter Swamp, making it an aquatic dream for fishing, boating, and nature watching. Set in the sparsely populated region of northeast North Carolina, Merchants Millpond State Park is surrounded by some of the most picturesque landscapes in the entire state. The land surrounding Merchants Millpond State Park is adorned with cypress trees, Spanish moss, and beech groves. Alongside this magical natural setting, there is an abundance of wildlife to set your eyes on.

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Getting Outdoors

Being so close to the millpond and swamp, Merchants Millpond State Park is a dream come true for avid anglers in North Carolina. Eager fishermen and women can set themselves upon the banks of the pond or take a boat out onto the water. The water is home to a wide verity of freshwater game fish and a handfull of rare primitive species. Merchants Millpond State Park campers can try out their angling skills by catching largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and sunfish. The rare long-nosed gar and bowfin also inhabit the waters.

Camping at Merchants Millpond State Park

Those RV camping at Merchants Millpond State Park will only find limited facilities for dry camping within the park itself. Campers need not worry too much as there RV accommodating campgrounds within a short drive of the state park. Rocky Hock Campground is only a short drive south from the park and offers an array of camping amenities and facilities. Full 20, 30, 50 amp electrical, water, and sewage hookups are provided here. Facilities at this campground include a dump station, flushing toilets, shower blocks, a laundry service, and RV storage units.

Exploring the Area

Much of the surrounding Gates County comprises of rural sites and seeing nature. If campers wish to explore more of the area and seek more exciting places, the Virginia city of Norfolk is only an hour’s drive north. When in Norfolk, be sure to pay a visit to the Chrysler Museum of Art. The museum is home to a wide range of art exhibitions, showcasing art from many eras and genres. Containing over 30,000 objects, the collections span over 5,000 years of history, making it one of the most appealing art museums in the country.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Cypress Point Trail, NCMerchants Millpond State Park, NC
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  • Corapeake Road, NCGreat Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, NC
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  • Interior Ditch Trail, VASuffolk, VA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Merchants Millpond State Park

Erica R.

August, 2025

Daniel’s communication was awesome! Super attentive host and RV was very clean. AC was awesome which is one thing we look for. Daniel was punctual on dropping off and picking up RV. We would definitely rent RV from him again Thank you again Daniel for
being a great host:) It made our Virginia Beach vacation a hit once again !
Erica R.

August, 2025

Super clean camper ! Nice layout that accommodated our family very well. AC was super cold which is one of the big plus’s for us (we love cold rooms). Adam was very attentive and communicative with any and all questions we had. Definitely would rent from him again ! The camper made our vacation at Virginia Beach a hit. Thanks again Adam for being a great host !
Keith B.

August, 2025

Couldn’t have been an easier experience for this inexperienced RV operator. Great communication from Keith the owner and an awesome overall fantastic experience!

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