About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 20
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Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
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
Richard L
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice quiet clean bathroom
Richard L
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Nice quiet clean bathroom
William M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Wonderful stay in shadow of the black mountain range with great swimming, perfect for my kiddos. Hosts were really lovely and particularly sweet to my kids. Will be back!
jess w
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The office staff was wonderful and accommodating. This site was very loud (close to the road) and very minimal privacy - I felt like I was camping *with* my neighbors on both sides. I would not stay here again.
jess w
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
The office staff was wonderful and accommodating. This site was very loud (close to the road) and very minimal privacy - I felt like I was camping *with* my neighbors on both sides. I would not stay here again.
William M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Wonderful stay in shadow of the black mountain range with great swimming, perfect for my kiddos. Hosts were really lovely and particularly sweet to my kids. Will be back!
Kelly H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great comfortable place. Facilities are not too far from any camp site. The entire area is well maintained.
Kelly H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Great comfortable place. Facilities are not too far from any camp site. The entire area is well maintained.
Bruce R
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Best swimming hole, spacious campsites with different site options across the road. There is a little road noise but didn’t bother us.
Bruce R
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Best swimming hole, spacious campsites with different site options across the road. There is a little road noise but didn’t bother us.
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
