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
Wyatt K
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great campsite with good access to everything you would want.
Wyatt K
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great campsite with good access to everything you would want.
Randell S
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The campground would be so much nicer with water and electric! It’s hard to carry water for every little thing you have to do…
Randell S
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The campground would be so much nicer with water and electric! It’s hard to carry water for every little thing you have to do…
Timothy T
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Timothy T
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Sharon M
June 5, 2022
Carolina Hemlocks is one of our favorite places to go, so the prospects of a family picnic to celebrate my daughter's high school graduation made the Hemlocks our No. 1 choice. We rented the beautiful pavilion in January for the May 28 event. Knowing it was a holiday weekend, we got it as early as possible. As the time grew nearer, Recreation.gov maintained contact, providing me with the necessary information. Everything was clean and perfectly in order when we arrived. We had a wonderful day at the river. Everyone (family and friends from five states) was so impressed with the natural beauty and the exquisite picnic accommodations provided by the pavilion. I just hope we left it as clean and ready-to-use as we found it. Even the weather was cooperative!
Sharon M
June 5, 2022
Carolina Hemlocks is one of our favorite places to go, so the prospects of a family picnic to celebrate my daughter's high school graduation made the Hemlocks our No. 1 choice. We rented the beautiful pavilion in January for the May 28 event. Knowing it was a holiday weekend, we got it as early as possible. As the time grew nearer, Recreation.gov maintained contact, providing me with the necessary information. Everything was clean and perfectly in order when we arrived. We had a wonderful day at the river. Everyone (family and friends from five states) was so impressed with the natural beauty and the exquisite picnic accommodations provided by the pavilion. I just hope we left it as clean and ready-to-use as we found it. Even the weather was cooperative!
Sheryl H
June 1, 2022
A beautiful setting for camping or a picnic
Sheryl H
June 1, 2022
A beautiful setting for camping or a picnic
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 12, 2026
