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
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
Michael G
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
All of the hosts for the park are and were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be camping there again.
Michael G
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
All of the hosts for the park are and were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be camping there again.
Megan D
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great campground! Highly recommend! I was in site #006 - if you're tent camping bring a pad of some sort to sleep it.
Megan D
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great campground! Highly recommend! I was in site #006 - if you're tent camping bring a pad of some sort to sleep it.
Andrew B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The campground hosts were very welcoming. A great camping spot, we will be back!
Andrew B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The campground hosts were very welcoming. A great camping spot, we will be back!
Allison D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Everything was amazing. Water was beautiful. We stayed in campsite 7 and it was weird for a tent, made more sense for a tow in or pop up.
Allison D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Everything was amazing. Water was beautiful. We stayed in campsite 7 and it was weird for a tent, made more sense for a tow in or pop up.
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
