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About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Showers
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- General Store
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- Lake Access
- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (327)
What Guests Are Saying
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area is praised for its beautiful location near the river, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts. Many visitors enjoy the campground's relaxing atmosphere, ample opportunities for swimming and tubing, and the accessibility of nearby trails. While some issues with noise and management have been noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area is praised for its beautiful location near the river, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts. Many visitors enjoy the campground's relaxing atmosphere, ample opportunities for swimming and tubing, and the accessibility of nearby trails. While some issues with noise and management have been noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Angel R
June 2, 2025
I really appreciated the large pavillion and the 6 picnic benches but i was really disappointed that the pavillion has lights and outlets installed but i was told there has NOT been working electrical in the pavillion for years. It would have been nice to turn the lights on and plug in some food warmers. I also had some older friends who found it hard to walk the rough path to the pavillion with their walkers and canes. Really should have some sort of handicap access if possible to the pavillion for a wheelchair. Also it is posted on the pavillion that u can rent it for half a day. However there is no option for half day rental on the website. So I was forced to pay a full day rental when i only used it for half a day. But otherwise i think it is a wonderful place to host a small gathering.
Tim K
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice place, big sites and quiet. Only complaint would be the red colored water from faucets.
Tim K
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice place, big sites and quiet. Only complaint would be the red colored water from faucets.
Courtney D
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Beautiful location we continue to return to over the years. Water is lower than normal at the moment so tubing is not recommended.
Courtney D
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Beautiful location we continue to return to over the years. Water is lower than normal at the moment so tubing is not recommended.
Richard L
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice quiet clean bathroom
Richard L
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice quiet clean bathroom
William M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Wonderful stay in shadow of the black mountain range with great swimming, perfect for my kiddos. Hosts were really lovely and particularly sweet to my kids. Will be back!
jess w
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The office staff was wonderful and accommodating. This site was very loud (close to the road) and very minimal privacy - I felt like I was camping *with* my neighbors on both sides. I would not stay here again.
William M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Wonderful stay in shadow of the black mountain range with great swimming, perfect for my kiddos. Hosts were really lovely and particularly sweet to my kids. Will be back!
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.
Elevation: 842 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Burnsville (about 21 min)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
