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
Hannah H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The campsite is close to Mt.Mitchell, that’s nice. However, the camp is right next to a highway so you definitely don’t get the “in complete nature” feel. Probably will never return but it wasn’t that bad.
Hannah H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The campsite is close to Mt.Mitchell, that’s nice. However, the camp is right next to a highway so you definitely don’t get the “in complete nature” feel. Probably will never return but it wasn’t that bad.
David G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Absolutely wonderfully helpful campground hosts!
David G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Absolutely wonderfully helpful campground hosts!
Sheryl H
July 24, 2024
The pavilion is a great spot but the electrical has been out all summer. If you plan to picnic there, plan your activities around the day time hours.
Sheryl H
July 24, 2024
The pavilion is a great spot but the electrical has been out all summer. If you plan to picnic there, plan your activities around the day time hours.
Glaeshia O
VerifiedJuly 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Wonderful swimming experience and tubing on the South Toe River. Very helpful and friendly staff. Only downside was being so close to the road.
Glaeshia O
VerifiedJuly 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Wonderful swimming experience and tubing on the South Toe River. Very helpful and friendly staff. Only downside was being so close to the road.
chris m
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Beautiful scenic campground right on the Toe river. Our site was great (site 13) but some sites are quite small and awkward so you need to pay attention to which one you book. Great access to swimming holes and when the water is a little higher, probably tubing. Could see many trout in the river too, so fishing is probably also good. Campground is bisected by Hwy 80, so traffic noise persists all night. Also the bath house is located toward the north end of the campground so it would be nice if they would add a bath house near the south end. The hosts were very nice and welcoming!
chris m
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Beautiful scenic campground right on the Toe river. Our site was great (site 13) but some sites are quite small and awkward so you need to pay attention to which one you book. Great access to swimming holes and when the water is a little higher, probably tubing. Could see many trout in the river too, so fishing is probably also good. Campground is bisected by Hwy 80, so traffic noise persists all night. Also the bath house is located toward the north end of the campground so it would be nice if they would add a bath house near the south end. The hosts were very nice and welcoming!
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
