Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 39
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 01 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 02 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 03 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 04 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 05 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 06 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 07 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 08 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 09 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 12 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 13 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 14 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 15 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 16 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 17 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 18 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 19 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 20 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 21 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 22 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 23 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 24 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 25 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 26 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 27 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 28 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 29 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 30 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 31 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 32 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 33 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 34 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 35 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 36 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | 37 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA | Pavilion Carolina Hemlock | group shelter nonelectric | — | 15 | yes |
| GROUP PAVILLION | GP1AM | group shelter electric | — | 15 | yes |
| GROUP PAVILLION | GP1PM | group shelter electric | — | 15 | yes |
| GROUP PAVILLION | GRP1 | group shelter electric | — | 15 | yes |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by FIND Outdoors, under permit from the agency.
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This campground sits in NC-11. This member’s public-lands record →