About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
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Fishing
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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
Sheryl H
June 11, 2025
Always enjoy the pavilion but there is still some clean up needed from hurricane Helene. Still we are thrilled to have it open after such a devastating storm. Hope they can get the electricity back on sometime this summer…
Sheryl H
June 11, 2025
Always enjoy the pavilion but there is still some clean up needed from hurricane Helene. Still we are thrilled to have it open after such a devastating storm. Hope they can get the electricity back on sometime this summer…
Jason H
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Really enjoyed campsite 34. There was just enough room for my 25 foot camper. It would be tight to put anything much bigger there. The filters on the water supply needed to be replaced so the water was a little rusty. Luckily I had my hookup filter available to use at the water spigots.
Jason H
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Really enjoyed campsite 34. There was just enough room for my 25 foot camper. It would be tight to put anything much bigger there. The filters on the water supply needed to be replaced so the water was a little rusty. Luckily I had my hookup filter available to use at the water spigots.
Angel R
June 2, 2025
I really appreciated the large pavillion and the 6 picnic benches but i was really disappointed that the pavillion has lights and outlets installed but i was told there has NOT been working electrical in the pavillion for years. It would have been nice to turn the lights on and plug in some food warmers. I also had some older friends who found it hard to walk the rough path to the pavillion with their walkers and canes. Really should have some sort of handicap access if possible to the pavillion for a wheelchair. Also it is posted on the pavillion that u can rent it for half a day. However there is no option for half day rental on the website. So I was forced to pay a full day rental when i only used it for half a day. But otherwise i think it is a wonderful place to host a small gathering.
Angel R
June 2, 2025
I really appreciated the large pavillion and the 6 picnic benches but i was really disappointed that the pavillion has lights and outlets installed but i was told there has NOT been working electrical in the pavillion for years. It would have been nice to turn the lights on and plug in some food warmers. I also had some older friends who found it hard to walk the rough path to the pavillion with their walkers and canes. Really should have some sort of handicap access if possible to the pavillion for a wheelchair. Also it is posted on the pavillion that u can rent it for half a day. However there is no option for half day rental on the website. So I was forced to pay a full day rental when i only used it for half a day. But otherwise i think it is a wonderful place to host a small gathering.
Tim K
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice place, big sites and quiet. Only complaint would be the red colored water from faucets.
Tim K
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice place, big sites and quiet. Only complaint would be the red colored water from faucets.
Courtney D
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Beautiful location we continue to return to over the years. Water is lower than normal at the moment so tubing is not recommended.
Courtney D
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Beautiful location we continue to return to over the years. Water is lower than normal at the moment so tubing is not recommended.
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
