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
Roy M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Manager was very accommodating and sites was great.
Roy M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Manager was very accommodating and sites was great.
Roy M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Manager was very accommodating and sites was great.
Roy M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Manager was very accommodating and sites was great.
william l
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Due to Helene, there are no catchable trout.
william l
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Due to Helene, there are no catchable trout.
Craig M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Campsite had almost everything we needed. A shower on this side of the campsite and grills would make the site on this side of the road perfect. These site are a lot more spaced out and less people traffic than those on the river side.
Craig M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Campsite had almost everything we needed. A shower on this side of the campsite and grills would make the site on this side of the road perfect. These site are a lot more spaced out and less people traffic than those on the river side.
terri N
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Pretty to look at but could use some work. Road around park was noisy.
terri N
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Pretty to look at but could use some work. Road around park was noisy.
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
