Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

8516 Highway 80 South, Burnsville, North Carolina, United States
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River
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Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
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About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to medium-sized groups to swim, fish, tube, hike, camp, picnic and simply relax in the cool shade of the forest.

Available sites

20 total sites
RV Sites 17 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 3 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer
Tubing

Tubing

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 4 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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20 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 02, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
⛺ 07, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 08, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 28, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 30, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 33, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 34, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 36, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

341 reviews

Summary

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Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area is praised for its beautiful location near the river, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts. Many visitors enjoy the campground's relaxing atmosphere, ample opportunities for swimming and tubing, and the accessibility of nearby trails. While some issues with noise and management have been noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

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Location & Directions for Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

8516 Highway 80 South, Burnsville, NC 28714 United States

Elevation: 842 ft

Getting There

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 mi to the Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area.

Nearest town

Burnsville, NC - 14 mi

About 21 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance

Approximate drive: 60 mi · over 1 hr (103 min)

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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