Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

National Forests in North Carolina, NC · ≈24.1 mi to Asheville
Sites
39
Max rig
35 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
24.1 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Easy pull-through parking
  • Accessible camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs that need electric hookups
  • Those wanting full hookups
  • Rigs over 40 ft
  • Shade-seekers in peak summer

Connectivity

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What's here

35 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In or Hike-In access — varies by site
3 Group Shelters3 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 30 people
1 Group Shelter (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 30 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

No amenities or activities reported for this campground.

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Where it is

Nearest town: Asheville, ~24.1 miGet directions ↗

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground