About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
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Fishing
Hiking
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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
Randy B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
I camped in site 7. It's a nice site with a view of the South Toe River but it is awkward for tent camping. The picnic table should be moved to the fenced end of the site and turned perpendicular to the river. The fire pit should be moved closer to the table at that end. This will make the open more space and give tent campers more room further away from the fire pit. I didn't use the fire pit because it was too close to the fire pit.
This was the first time I had camped at Carolina Hemlocks and was impressed overall. The restrooms were clean and the showers worked well. I will be planning a return visit.
Randy B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
I camped in site 7. It's a nice site with a view of the South Toe River but it is awkward for tent camping. The picnic table should be moved to the fenced end of the site and turned perpendicular to the river. The fire pit should be moved closer to the table at that end. This will make the open more space and give tent campers more room further away from the fire pit. I didn't use the fire pit because it was too close to the fire pit.
This was the first time I had camped at Carolina Hemlocks and was impressed overall. The restrooms were clean and the showers worked well. I will be planning a return visit.
Arcada F
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We absolutely loved it here!
Arcada F
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We absolutely loved it here!
Patricia B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We love this campground. It’s beautiful and the campsites are spacious.
Patricia B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We love this campground. It’s beautiful and the campsites are spacious.
Sheryl H
September 3, 2025
With the days getting shorter the pavilion would be much better with the electricity repaired. This was an issue before Helene. In general, the location has made great efforts after the storm, including new picnic tables. We’re very thankful they were able to open this summer.
Sheryl H
September 3, 2025
With the days getting shorter the pavilion would be much better with the electricity repaired. This was an issue before Helene. In general, the location has made great efforts after the storm, including new picnic tables. We’re very thankful they were able to open this summer.
Daniel M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Always a great time at the Hemlocks. Aight was clean when we arrived and staff was friendly
Daniel M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Always a great time at the Hemlocks. Aight was clean when we arrived and staff was friendly
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
