Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area

Category: Campground in Burnsville, North Carolina

Address: 6000 NC-80, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA

Phone: +18286755509

Reviews

Charlotte Cabinet Installation

Oct 19, 2022

We had a great time at Carolina Hemlocks. It’s gorgeous up there. We’ll be back for sure.

Jennifer Trull

Sep 22, 2022

Our favorite camping place and it sure has been a bummer of a summer this year due to them being closed for repairs can’t wait to get back there for some fishing and relaxing

Rew Fish Gaming

Aug 25, 2022

Very great park. There is plenty of trails that run beside the river and the river is big enough to swim in or fish in. A very nice place to come and hang out with your friends or family.

John Lineberry

Aug 10, 2022

Closed for camping right now but can do day thang doesn't have play ground for small kid but river is great.

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Questions & Answers

Can you picnic here?

Anne Chastain | Oct 24, 2019
Sandy McQueen | Oct 24, 2019

Yes as was stated. $5.00 gives you a picnic place with parking and access to the river to fish, swim and hot showers and clean restrooms.

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Is the Pavillion open for rental?

Cynthia Trauger | Oct 23, 2020
Franklin Jones | Oct 23, 2020

Yes

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is there another RV campground near by that can accommodate a 42 foot fifthwheel?

lisa tibbitts | Oct 24, 2019
Zachary Maynard | Oct 24, 2019

I know RV's are welcome but I don't know size restraints

Do u have cabins to rent

Marcus | Oct 24, 2018
Dwaine Mace | Oct 24, 2018

They do not. Tent and RV sites.

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How much a night to camp out....

Clyde Greene | Sep 23, 2022
Michael R | Sep 23, 2022

No camping allowed because of water and wastewater problems. I was told it would also be closed to day use after Labor Day. Try Black Mountain Campground or Toe River Campground.

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Anyone know if they have opened back up for reservations yet?

Gay Phillips | Jul 25, 2022
Chasity Atkinson | Jul 25, 2022

No sir they haven't

What are the hours for the pavilion.

Kathleen Capers | Apr 26, 2022
Lee Roy “Bam-Bam” Richardson II | Apr 26, 2022

The campground opens at 7 am!

Do The campsites have grills or fire pits?

Brittany Sisk | Oct 23, 2021
Jennifer Southwick | Oct 23, 2021

Yes and they have firewood at the store in the office.

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Is there power on each site. For a mini fridge

Kenny Parker | Oct 23, 2021
Lee Roy “Bam-Bam” Richardson II | Oct 23, 2021

Primitive camping only

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How does first come first served works I would like to go the first week august?

Dany89 | Oct 23, 2020
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area | Oct 23, 2020

Thanks for your question! You show up, if there is a "first come first serve" site available, you can get it. We suggest arriving early. If you are traveling from quite a distance, we strongly suggest you reserve a site. Happy Camping!

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Hi, on the first come first served lots can it be reserved for one night or two once we get there?

Dany89 | Oct 23, 2020
Jennifer Roy | Oct 23, 2020

You can stay for up to two weeks max

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It’s there a dump station?

Dany89 | Oct 23, 2020
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area | Oct 23, 2020

Thanks for your question. While there is no dump station at Carolina Hemlocks Rec. Area, there is a dump station at Black Mountain Campground nearby.

How hard are the first come sites to come by?

Moriah Evans | Oct 23, 2020
Lee Roy “Bam-Bam” Richardson II | Oct 23, 2020

Im am here now! They opened Monday morning. Everything is full right now. May be a few on the lower side but the upper is full

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Do all the sites require a reservation?

Linwood Bowen | Oct 23, 2020
Adonis Aries | Oct 23, 2020

No

Is it open for swimming and picnic now

Brad Hensley | Oct 23, 2020
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area | Oct 23, 2020

Hi Brad. Thank you for your question! Carolina Hemlocks is not open right now. We are planning to open on June 15. We can't wait. Hope you can visit then!

Are they open for camping now

Beverly Doan | Oct 23, 2020
Jamie Biggs | Oct 23, 2020

They werent as of monday

I’m looking to come camping in the area mid October. I’m from up north. Is the river water typically too cold for swimming by then, or is it still ok?

Adam Leu | Oct 24, 2019
Mike Edmonds | Oct 24, 2019

It will be in the lower 60's by mid October. Wetsuit appropriate. Great fishing and hiking in the immediate area however. Exceedingly pretty.

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Thinking about having my son's birthday party in the covered picnic area. Who do I contact to reserve it?

Anna Bradley | Oct 24, 2019
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area | Oct 24, 2019

You may reserve the pavilion at Carolina Hemlocks by contacting www.Recreation.gov either online or by calling the toll-free number 1-877-444-6777.

Can you reserve lots?

ugaf4nd88 | Oct 24, 2019
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area | Oct 24, 2019

Yes, you can make reservations at www.recreation.gov or call toll free 1-877-444-6777.

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Can you canoe down the river?

Sally Poynter | Oct 24, 2018
Pablo Gonzalez | Oct 24, 2018

You could. But there are some areas where it is too shallow and you need to get out of it.

Does it cost money to come swim

Steven Davis | Oct 24, 2018
Greg Frady | Oct 24, 2018

Yes! $5.00 day use fee/car

Where is the closed Catholic church ?

송재호 | Oct 24, 2018
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area | Oct 24, 2018

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located on 20 Summit Street in Burnsville, NC. It is approximately 21 minutes away from Carolina Hemlocks Rec. Area.

Do you have to reserve a camp spot just to use the picnic area, or is the picnic area on a first come basis?

Becca Leslie | Oct 24, 2018
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area | Oct 24, 2018

You do not have to reserve a camp spot to utilize the picnic area. You would pay a day use fee, which would also allow you to use the swimming area. Yes, the picnic area is a first come basis. Thank you for your inquiry.

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Do you have riverside sites that we can park our jeep at? My wife is going through chemo, and cant hike or carry gear too much any more.

Jim Podvin | Oct 24, 2018
Estela Jimenez | Oct 24, 2018

There are sites near the river and they also have showers

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What do you need for fishing?

yofluffy | Oct 24, 2018
Tori Current | Oct 24, 2018

They prefer if you are licensed and bring your own gear. They used to sell bait but I am not sure if they still do

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Can we rent tubes from the office?

Natalie Latorre | Oct 24, 2018
Dwaine Mace | Oct 24, 2018

No, purchase only

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Do you have prophane for on board motorhomes?

Sandy McQueen | Oct 24, 2018
Estela Jimenez | Oct 24, 2018

There is a store approximately 20 minutes away and they have everything you need

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Are you open today

Rhys Chittick | Oct 24, 2018
Mike Pearson | Oct 24, 2018

Site shows tomorrow (15 April) but yesterday sounds even better.

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Are you all open now

Douglas ☺ Clark | Oct 24, 2017
Mike Pearson | Oct 24, 2017

Carolina Hemlocks is open April to October

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