CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 828-675-5509
- Nearest dump station
- Cosby RV Sanitary Station · 56.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 35.8044, -82.2044
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA free?
We do not have a fee on record for CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA?
CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA is at 35.8044, -82.2044. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
