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About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
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Spring
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Fall
Tubing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Most popular amenities
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Pet friendly
Restrooms
River Access
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Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (327)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Paul D
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice and well maintained campground! Each employee involvement went well. The swimming hole, tubing, fishing are easily accessed. We enjoyed our stay there.
Paul D
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice and well maintained campground! Each employee involvement went well. The swimming hole, tubing, fishing are easily accessed. We enjoyed our stay there.
Darren F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The online reservation information is inconsistent, the reminder email states check-in is 2:00pm, but elsewhere it states 4:00pm. There were people still on the reserved site at 2:30pm. Dogs were yelping and crying at several sites and nothing was done to resolve the nuisance. I did not report it to the Host to avoid conflict but it was clearly noticeable.
Darren F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The online reservation information is inconsistent, the reminder email states check-in is 2:00pm, but elsewhere it states 4:00pm. There were people still on the reserved site at 2:30pm. Dogs were yelping and crying at several sites and nothing was done to resolve the nuisance. I did not report it to the Host to avoid conflict but it was clearly noticeable.
Jack R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We enjoyed two nights midweek at our private, shaded campsite that was not on the river side of the area. Quiet hours observed. Nice mix of friendly folks - some families, retirees, young couples, etc. Some road noise, but it did not prevent us from sleeping. We hiked Mount Mitchell, Roaring Falls, and enjoyed tubes and swimming in the Toe River. Bathrooms were ok. Would return.
Jack R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
We enjoyed two nights midweek at our private, shaded campsite that was not on the river side of the area. Quiet hours observed. Nice mix of friendly folks - some families, retirees, young couples, etc. Some road noise, but it did not prevent us from sleeping. We hiked Mount Mitchell, Roaring Falls, and enjoyed tubes and swimming in the Toe River. Bathrooms were ok. Would return.
Robert D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
the campsite was nice and quiet and the camp host was very kind.
Robert D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
the campsite was nice and quiet and the camp host was very kind.
Jenny K
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The campground was even prettier than the photos suggest. It was lovely to hear the river at night and be so close to such a nice body of water. I will definitely come again!
Jenny K
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The campground was even prettier than the photos suggest. It was lovely to hear the river at night and be so close to such a nice body of water. I will definitely come again!
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.
Elevation: 842 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Burnsville (about 21 min)
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Last updated: September 10, 2026
