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About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
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Tubing
Summer
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Fall
Tubing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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Pet friendly
Restrooms
River Access
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Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- 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
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!
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!
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.
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
