About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
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Fishing
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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
Gregory B
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Camp host was EXTREMELY nice and pleasant to work with. Campsite was beautiful and she made sure that the fire pit was in good condition and the campsite blown off of leaves. Nice, peaceful sites, just a little noisy sometimes from road traffic, especially bigger trucks downshifting navigating the curve near the site. We really enjoyed the site and will definitely use it again!
Gregory B
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Camp host was EXTREMELY nice and pleasant to work with. Campsite was beautiful and she made sure that the fire pit was in good condition and the campsite blown off of leaves. Nice, peaceful sites, just a little noisy sometimes from road traffic, especially bigger trucks downshifting navigating the curve near the site. We really enjoyed the site and will definitely use it again!
Andrew A
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Bathrooms were clean, the heated bathrooms were a nice touch. Everyone was friendly. We had a great time.
Andrew A
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Bathrooms were clean, the heated bathrooms were a nice touch. Everyone was friendly. We had a great time.
David W
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great little spot, along the river, very close to trails.
Clean facility
David W
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great little spot, along the river, very close to trails.
Clean facility
William E
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Still suffering effects of flooding from Hurricane Helene. You can tell work has been done, but please be aware of road closures - the Blue Ridge Parkway in particular. There is currently only one way in and one way out - you can only approach from the north. Beautiful campground, but tight for trailers. Only 2 men's and 2 women's toilets and same for showers.
William E
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Still suffering effects of flooding from Hurricane Helene. You can tell work has been done, but please be aware of road closures - the Blue Ridge Parkway in particular. There is currently only one way in and one way out - you can only approach from the north. Beautiful campground, but tight for trailers. Only 2 men's and 2 women's toilets and same for showers.
Jessica P
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We love this campground. The kids have a blast tubing the river, and the location is beyond beautiful. The staff are always friendly and I really like their little store! A total win. We come every summer.
Jessica P
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We love this campground. The kids have a blast tubing the river, and the location is beyond beautiful. The staff are always friendly and I really like their little store! A total win. We come every summer.
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
