About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
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Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Tubing
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (296)
What Guests Are Saying
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area offers clean and spacious campsites, friendly and accommodating staff, and beautiful river access for activities like swimming and tubing. While some areas are affected by road noise and lingering effects from Hurricane Helene, the overall experience is positive, with well-maintained facilities and a picturesque setting. Many visitors express a desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and family-friendly atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area offers clean and spacious campsites, friendly and accommodating staff, and beautiful river access for activities like swimming and tubing. While some areas are affected by road noise and lingering effects from Hurricane Helene, the overall experience is positive, with well-maintained facilities and a picturesque setting. Many visitors express a desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and family-friendly atmosphere.
Review Summary
Kate D
VerifiedMay 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Loved camping here. The river is gorgeous, the facilities were great (nice hot showers), camp host was very helpful. Will absolutely be back. Tent sites 4, 6, and 7 are perfect.
brandon e
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Very fun place well kept. Bathrooms warm and nice. We got site 31 would be a little crammed for a family but very nice for two. Dog friendly and the people that keep the place up were nice.
Andrew T
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Campground is very nice and quiet. Bathroom facilites were clean. Sites were well maintained. Perfect location to stay out if you are hiking Mount Mitchell since its only a short drive to black mountain campground.
Mary Lynne A
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We camped in sites 13 and 15. Absolutely beautiful location overlooking the South Toe River. The facility was clean, the other campers were respectful of the campground rules, and the host was very friendly.
Because of the extreme drought conditions campfires were prohibited. I love a good campfire but totally understood the need for the burn ban. The upside to it was none of our camping gear smelled of smoke and we got to enjoy the beautiful dark night sky.
There is a general store within walking distance of the campground and they carry most anything you may have forgotten, might need, along with some things you didn’t know you needed. The store staff is friendly and helpful and might share some tips on the best places to catch a Rainbow trout.
My only concern with the trip was the quality of the water in the campground. In both the outside water stations and in the bathrooms the water was discolored. I would not want to drink it, cook with it, or wash dishes in it. I was hesitant to take a shower. Luckily I always bring several 5 gallon water jugs from home and I suggest other campers do the same. Not sure if the low water table was impacting the water quality or what was the issue. I don’t remember it being so brown in previous camping trips.
Alice W
VerifiedApril 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Clean and quiet
Alice W
VerifiedApril 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Clean and quiet
Roy M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Manager was very accommodating and sites was great.
Roy M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Manager was very accommodating and sites was great.
Roy M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Manager was very accommodating and sites was great.
Roy M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Manager was very accommodating and sites was great.
Location Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Address:
8516 Highway 80 South
Burnsville, NC, 28714
United States
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-26 west to exit 9, onto 19 east toward Burnsville. Follow 19 to Micaville and turn right onto Highway 80. Follow 80 south approximately 8 miles to the Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area.
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area is accessible via I-26, with exit 9 leading to Highway 19, which connects to State Highway 80. Highway 80 provides direct access to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.8044 / -82.2044
Elevation: 842 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
