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CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA

Burnsville, North Carolina · USDA Forest Service

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About

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.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. 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.Visitors can enjoy scenic driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.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.

Directions

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.

Location

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Details

State
North Carolina
City / area
Burnsville
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
National Forests in North Carolina
Campsites
39
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$28–$70 / night
Rating
4.37 / 5 (194 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up

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