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
Damir B
VerifiedJune 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Such a calm and fresh campground, clean bathrooms and river is super close!
Damir B
VerifiedJune 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Such a calm and fresh campground, clean bathrooms and river is super close!
Sheryl H
June 5, 2024
The pavilion at the campground has a wonderful location and great fireplace but the electrical outlets don’t work so if you’re trying to keep food warm or have some lighting later in the evening you’re out of luck.
Sheryl H
June 5, 2024
The pavilion at the campground has a wonderful location and great fireplace but the electrical outlets don’t work so if you’re trying to keep food warm or have some lighting later in the evening you’re out of luck.
Jonathan F
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The river and the swimming hole are the big positives with this area. There are a few water falls within a short drive. Descent cell service. Camp host extremely friendly and helpful. Campsites along the river are smaller.
Jonathan F
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The river and the swimming hole are the big positives with this area. There are a few water falls within a short drive. Descent cell service. Camp host extremely friendly and helpful. Campsites along the river are smaller.
Ed P
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We visited in a 28' motorhome. The campground is not set up for motorhomes or even trailers of any length over 15'. The sites were not level and was very primitive.
The CG should be more clear as to what the sites can provide to campers.
Would not recommend to go there.
Ed P
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We visited in a 28' motorhome. The campground is not set up for motorhomes or even trailers of any length over 15'. The sites were not level and was very primitive.
The CG should be more clear as to what the sites can provide to campers.
Would not recommend to go there.
Sheryl H
May 29, 2024
The site is great and the campground hosts very pleasant but the electricity isn’t working in the pavilion…
Sheryl H
May 29, 2024
The site is great and the campground hosts very pleasant but the electricity isn’t working in the pavilion…
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
