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
Ray E
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The water in the campground spigots, and in fact the whole campground, was not drinkable. We only found out when we asked the host specifically about the water. There were no warning signs at the spigots, and the host did not tell us until we asked (because it was coming out brown). Also there was no dump station, and the host did not know where there were any dump stations in the area. Someone should let the host know where some nearby dump stations are located. Better yet, install a dump station! It’s a beautiful campground, although a bit tight. We had to change campsites because the one we reserved was not wide enough for our slideout.
Ray E
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The water in the campground spigots, and in fact the whole campground, was not drinkable. We only found out when we asked the host specifically about the water. There were no warning signs at the spigots, and the host did not tell us until we asked (because it was coming out brown). Also there was no dump station, and the host did not know where there were any dump stations in the area. Someone should let the host know where some nearby dump stations are located. Better yet, install a dump station! It’s a beautiful campground, although a bit tight. We had to change campsites because the one we reserved was not wide enough for our slideout.
Rich P
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Rich P
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Eric L
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Bathrooms were not very clean. The showers didn’t have hangers for keeping clothing and stuff off the floor and out of the water. A dump station would be a great improvement.
Sites were large and views and trails were great.
Eric L
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Bathrooms were not very clean. The showers didn’t have hangers for keeping clothing and stuff off the floor and out of the water. A dump station would be a great improvement.
Sites were large and views and trails were great.
Michael D
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Site was clean, bathrooms were clean, area is beautiful.
Michael D
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Site was clean, bathrooms were clean, area is beautiful.
Richard G
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice location on the South Toe river. Quiet when we were there in mid-October. Water available but no dump station. We spent to nice nights there with easy access to Mt Mitchell and the BlueRidge. Overall nice but could use some updating and the on site nature trail needs some work.
Richard G
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice location on the South Toe river. Quiet when we were there in mid-October. Water available but no dump station. We spent to nice nights there with easy access to Mt Mitchell and the BlueRidge. Overall nice but could use some updating and the on site nature trail needs some work.
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
