Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.80444, -82.20444
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-675-5509
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Overview 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. Recreation The river provides endless hours of fun for families and water enthusiasts, including swimming and tubing. Anglers can also try their luck for trout and smallmouth bass from the shore. Picnickers will enjoy relaxing in the shaded picnic shelter set amidst the deep woods. After eating, visitors can take a leisurely walk along a one-mile trail or get a workout on a 3.8-mile trail. Facilities Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area offers 35 primitive campsites, sites equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The facility provides hot showers and restrooms with flush toilets. Campers can purchase firewood, ice, tee shirts, souvenirs. Natural Features As the name suggests, Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area is shaded by a thick hemlock forest with a mix of deciduous trees and rhododendrons. The facility is adjacent to the South Toe River and sits at an elevation of 2,900 feet. Nearby Attractions Visitors can enjoy scenic driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 33 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 7.0 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 18 designated routes (38 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hemlocks Rec. Area Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Victor Road Dispersed Camping Site 1 | Free campsite | 1.9 mi | Free | — |
| Deep Gap Backcountry Campsite | Free campsite | 2.8 mi | Free | — |
| Crabtree Falls Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Crabtree Falls Campground | National park campground | 3.4 mi | $30 | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.