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
William P
July 29, 2023
Our group had a very good time at Carolina Hemlock. The staff at the campground were great!
William P
July 29, 2023
Our group had a very good time at Carolina Hemlock. The staff at the campground were great!
Sheryl H
July 5, 2023
A great picnic site by the river…
Sheryl H
July 5, 2023
A great picnic site by the river…
David M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Super clean river! Peaceful-no blaring radios, no one had glass on the swim areas/rocks. They are having to limit showers (to 7pm to 10pm-so day users don't use a lot) due to water issues (as the "repair" wasn't complete-just did enough to get the place reopen this year). IDEA for FIND: Those individual picnic sites are almost NEVER EVER used so convert them into "hammock and self contained van camping only -no tents" sites and charge $15 or $20 a night for these tiny postage stamp sites! People will be THRILLED to be on the coveted "Riverside" loop and FIND will FIND more $$$!!!
Luis C
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Had a great time at the park. The site was ready for us and we enjoyed fantastic weather. The river at the Hemlocks is always such a thrill! The only recommendation I would have is to ensure all bathrooms are operating at all times. Nevertheless, no issues.
David M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Super clean river! Peaceful-no blaring radios, no one had glass on the swim areas/rocks. They are having to limit showers (to 7pm to 10pm-so day users don't use a lot) due to water issues (as the "repair" wasn't complete-just did enough to get the place reopen this year). IDEA for FIND: Those individual picnic sites are almost NEVER EVER used so convert them into "hammock and self contained van camping only -no tents" sites and charge $15 or $20 a night for these tiny postage stamp sites! People will be THRILLED to be on the coveted "Riverside" loop and FIND will FIND more $$$!!!
Luis C
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Had a great time at the park. The site was ready for us and we enjoyed fantastic weather. The river at the Hemlocks is always such a thrill! The only recommendation I would have is to ensure all bathrooms are operating at all times. Nevertheless, no issues.
Gabriel D
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The camp ground was full. Everyone was cheerful, the sites were well maintained. It was exactly what a good national forest campground should be.
Gabriel D
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The camp ground was full. Everyone was cheerful, the sites were well maintained. It was exactly what a good national forest campground should be.
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
