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
Gary L
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great location! The campsites were clean and the leaves had been blown back. Firepits were clean of debris. Bathrooms and showers were well maintained and stocked. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back again!
Gary L
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great location! The campsites were clean and the leaves had been blown back. Firepits were clean of debris. Bathrooms and showers were well maintained and stocked. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back again!
Michelle O
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
This place is my favorite for car camping. The first time we've had riverside and the sould of the South Toe was wonderful. We had #2 and the space is big enough for an 6 person tent, but not much more. Close to the clean bathrooms and camp store. A trail to the river right beside our camp made our oldest happy to go hang out by the water. Hiked the Carolina Hemlock trail part way until too muddy, but still a nice walk in the woods. Love this campground!
Michelle O
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
This place is my favorite for car camping. The first time we've had riverside and the sould of the South Toe was wonderful. We had #2 and the space is big enough for an 6 person tent, but not much more. Close to the clean bathrooms and camp store. A trail to the river right beside our camp made our oldest happy to go hang out by the water. Hiked the Carolina Hemlock trail part way until too muddy, but still a nice walk in the woods. Love this campground!
Joseph M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The hosts were NOT friendly at all. Acted as if checking in was an interuption to THEIR schedule. Knowing this was my first time, they did not bother to tell me anything about where anything was, offered ZERO assistance with anything.
Visited Black Mountain Campground and I can say I will go there before I go back to Carolina Hemlock. To me they were rude and couldn't care less about our stay.
To make matters worse; we bought 5 bundles of wood from them and it was GREEN and would not burn. Totally unacceptable to be selling green wood.
Joseph M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The hosts were NOT friendly at all. Acted as if checking in was an interuption to THEIR schedule. Knowing this was my first time, they did not bother to tell me anything about where anything was, offered ZERO assistance with anything.
Visited Black Mountain Campground and I can say I will go there before I go back to Carolina Hemlock. To me they were rude and couldn't care less about our stay.
To make matters worse; we bought 5 bundles of wood from them and it was GREEN and would not burn. Totally unacceptable to be selling green wood.
Anita B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice campsite on the river but the sites and drive are too small for bigger rigs (ours is 32’ and the driveway was very dicey). It rained the whole time and the campground is so shaded that it was hard to tell day from night.
Anita B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice campsite on the river but the sites and drive are too small for bigger rigs (ours is 32’ and the driveway was very dicey). It rained the whole time and the campground is so shaded that it was hard to tell day from night.
James A
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great campground. Spot #12 and 13 are my favorites.
Jeff C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Campground was convenient and the facilities were nice
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
