Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area is located in the Appalachian Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 3 min northeast of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,760 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 34 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.

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@RandyB4734083 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #7

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.

@PatriciaB22981 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #35

We love this campground. Its beautiful and the campsites are spacious.

@ArcadaFEF6C264 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #34

We absolutely loved it here!

@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #3

Always a great time at the Hemlocks. Aight was clean when we arrived and staff was friendly

@LauraN1623441 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #32

This is a lovely place. Its natural, functional, and the river is beautiful too. All the staff were nice. All the other campers were quiet and nice. Kids were pulling in trout, so excited. Others were riding rapids. The current was strong for a good workout swimming. Three and four generation families made many of the groups of locals. Hot clean showers. Clean air, clean water.

@JoeF2149352 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #2

Beautiful quiet excellent all around experience. There will definitely be a return visit.

@MeghanM6771085 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #31

I had a great time! It was a sweet campsite and I enjoyed the quieter wooded side of the campground. They have done a lot of work on public areas and campsites along the river after Hurricane Helene, and the river is still glorious and great for swimming and just appreciating the natural beauty of the area.

@PamelaTCA673F3 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #7

On a hot summer day, nothing better than playing in the water! Great place to play.

@NikkiS4812443 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #29

Great campground! The bathrooms were pretty clean, swimming hole is fantastic. It would be helpful if the store was open a bit later.

@JoyceM4679249 · Camped on Jul 5, 2025 at Campsite #33

Very quiet and clean campground. We really enjoyed our stay there

@CharlesH720196 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #34

We love the Hemlocks!

@JordanE0E2E504 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #36

My kids and I love this place. We camped 6 days. We were close by the host. The host was jumping on people for running a quiet generator after 8. Then people related to the host came in one evening, threw up some tents in an area that wasnt suppose to have tents and partied all night. Kids running around screaming all night, big diesel truck running with its bright lights shinning right on my tent all for hours. I think had the host been better and made everyone follow the rules, our stay would have been great.

@SamanthaH43502 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #5

Nice campground.

@christopherh24 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #3

The sites were very clean. Bathrooms were cleaned several times a day! The campground host were the best. Friendly & very accommodating with all the information you might need for the area. Big thanks to them! I would highly recommend staying here.

@AngelR6858838 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #PAV

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.

@JasonH5601399 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #34

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.

@TimK7749908 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #6

Nice place, big sites and quiet. Only complaint would be the red colored water from faucets.

@JessW12BA7DFB2 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #35

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.

@CourtneyD37505 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #30

Beautiful location we continue to return to over the years. Water is lower than normal at the moment so tubing is not recommended.

@RichardL555896 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #4

Nice quiet clean bathroom

@WILLIAMM503355 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #32

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!

@KellyH5593310 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #29

Great comfortable place. Facilities are not too far from any camp site. The entire area is well maintained.

@brucer6955059 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #34

Best swimming hole, spacious campsites with different site options across the road. There is a little road noise but didnt bother us.

@HannahH1158857 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #35

The campsite is close to Mt.Mitchell, thats nice. However, the camp is right next to a highway so you definitely dont get the in complete nature feel. Probably will never return but it wasnt that bad.

@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #2

Absolutely wonderfully helpful campground hosts!

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