About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
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Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Tubing
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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
Cleda T
October 21, 2023
We had my daughter's 2nd birthday party there and it was absolutely amazing!!!!
Cleda T
October 21, 2023
We had my daughter's 2nd birthday party there and it was absolutely amazing!!!!
October 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great campground! Super pretty area, clean and still convenient to town. Host is super helpful as well. Will be back for sure!
October 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great campground! Super pretty area, clean and still convenient to town. Host is super helpful as well. Will be back for sure!
M P
VerifiedOctober 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great Time - GORGEOUS site. We finally got to stay at the site we wanted (after quite a few reservations that were cancelled by the recreation area over the last 3 years!) The weather and fall color was fantastic, especially the river. The area was clean and neat and the hosts were friendly and welcoming.
Would have been a 5 except that the women's bathrooms were out of order, (and I do not like porta-johns no matter how clean they are said to be!) and the showers were locked...??
M P
VerifiedOctober 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great Time - GORGEOUS site. We finally got to stay at the site we wanted (after quite a few reservations that were cancelled by the recreation area over the last 3 years!) The weather and fall color was fantastic, especially the river. The area was clean and neat and the hosts were friendly and welcoming.
Would have been a 5 except that the women's bathrooms were out of order, (and I do not like porta-johns no matter how clean they are said to be!) and the showers were locked...??
Daniel B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great little campground, good staff. Kinda weird campsite, built on a terrace and very small with a fence but overall had a great time.
Daniel B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great little campground, good staff. Kinda weird campsite, built on a terrace and very small with a fence but overall had a great time.
DAVID N
VerifiedOctober 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
awesome experience, great staff . many thanks
DAVID N
VerifiedOctober 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
awesome experience, great staff . many thanks
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
