Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

I have been coming to Carolina Hemlocks for 22 years give or take a few years. In past years we have had very few issues but this year was different. The new Hosts have instituted their own rules and are not following Cradle rules. For example, telling people that there are no first come first serve sites and that all sites are assigned, saving sites for out of town friends and others, telling people that the river closes at 9;00 pm, changing the generator rules as to duration of running time and hours that generators can be used. The lead host was also very rude to me and many others. I went to the office to ask a simple question and was met with a rude, smart reply and no answer to my question. This experience was repeated with others that were camping. The bathrooms were not clean and the campsites were not checked and cleaned between guests. Also maintenance is desperately needed, gravel has been washed away and many campsites have drainage issues that need to be addressed. I hate to see my this special place go downhill from willful neglect. The Cradle needs to step in and get a handle on this before it gets worse.

I have been coming to Carolina Hemlocks for 22 years give or take a few years. In past years we have had very few issues but this year was different. The new Hosts have instituted their own rules and are not following Cradle rules. For example, telling people that there are no first come first serve sites and that all sites are assigned, saving sites for out of town friends and others, telling people that the river closes at 9;00 pm, changing the generator rules as to duration of running time and hours that generators can be used. The lead host was also very rude to me and many others. I went to the office to ask a simple question and was met with a rude, smart reply and no answer to my question. This experience was repeated with others that were camping. The bathrooms were not clean and the campsites were not checked and cleaned between guests. Also maintenance is desperately needed, gravel has been washed away and many campsites have drainage issues that need to be addressed. I hate to see my this special place go downhill from willful neglect. The Cradle needs to step in and get a handle on this before it gets worse.

Our site was very big and lots of shade. The staff were very helpful and friendly. There was a lot of noise from road traffic, which brought it down a star. We enjoyed tubing on the river in the park. Lots of little rapids, was super fun!

Our site was very big and lots of shade. The staff were very helpful and friendly. There was a lot of noise from road traffic, which brought it down a star. We enjoyed tubing on the river in the park. Lots of little rapids, was super fun!

Great spot, close to so many sites but also has a small trail onsite and the Toe river runs right alongside of the property. Beautiful and serene! Campsites are spacious. Highly recommend this place. Bonus is that it is family and pet friendly.

Great spot, close to so many sites but also has a small trail onsite and the Toe river runs right alongside of the property. Beautiful and serene! Campsites are spacious. Highly recommend this place. Bonus is that it is family and pet friendly.

Lovely, tree covered spot along the crystal clear South Toe River with swimming and rafting areas and clean bathrooms. The hosts are very helpful and run a tight ship enforcing rules if necessary so everyone can enjoy a peaceful , clean stay in this beautiful forest. Only one tip right now...the campground wood for sale is green still, so buy some at a store nearby or in Marion before you start climbing up to campground.

Lovely, tree covered spot along the crystal clear South Toe River with swimming and rafting areas and clean bathrooms. The hosts are very helpful and run a tight ship enforcing rules if necessary so everyone can enjoy a peaceful , clean stay in this beautiful forest. Only one tip right now...the campground wood for sale is green still, so buy some at a store nearby or in Marion before you start climbing up to campground.

I am 56 years old, and have a lifetime of memories from Black Mtn Campground and Carolina Hemlocks. It was nice to get back there. The host families were very nice. Thanks for the great experience!

I am 56 years old, and have a lifetime of memories from Black Mtn Campground and Carolina Hemlocks. It was nice to get back there. The host families were very nice. Thanks for the great experience!