Campground Details

6000 Hwy. 80 S
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-5509
GPS: 35.80444, -82.20444
Pisgah National Forest

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or call 1-877-444-6777

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Campground Facilities

  • Open April - October
  • 31 primitive sites available first come, first serve
  • Modern bath houses with hot showers
  • Day use area for swimming and picnicing
  • Tube rentals at the campground office
  • Sites with river access
  • Hiking and biking trails
  • Campground Map and Info
  • Campground Rules

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area  & Campground

Carolina Hemlocks Campground

Stay at Carolina Hemlocks and experience some of the best camping in NC! The South Toe River runs alongside the campground, creating a great place to swim, trout fish and tube. The campground has sites available for both tents and RV’s, some sites with river views. Located in the Appalachian District of the Pisgah National Forest, Carolina Hemlocks is just a short drive from Mount Mitchell State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Looking for a taste of the unique?  Asheville is only one hour away. Escape the hustle and bustle - Charlotte and Atlanta are only a few hours away.  Be sure to check out our other camping options at Black Mountain and Briar Bottom Campgrounds, just down the road. Camping in NC is the best way to spend a vacation, getaway or special occasion!

Please Note: You may purchase maps and guide books to this area by visitng our on-line store, The Forest Place

Carolina Hemlocks Shelter  Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
A huge, rustic shelter on the South Toe River      Recreation Area users enjoy swimming,
 can be reserved by calling 877-444-6777.           tubing, and serenity on the South Toe.

Campground and Day Use Fees

Campsites:

Maximum Occupancy:8 persons, 2 cars - $22
Federal Interagency Senior/Access discounts only apply to single standard site rate. Does not apply to any other items or services. Card holder must be present on site to use discount.

Day Use:

Day use parking per vehicle: $5
Day use annual pass: $25

Riverside Pavilion:

Large Pavilion: $60 Full Day
                       $30 Half Day

Things to Do

  • Asheville only 40 minutes away
    Mount Mitchell State Park
    Blue Ridge Parkway

Food

  • Appalachian Java & Cafe
    Hilltop Restaurant
    Ingle's, Westall & Sav-Mor all in Burnsville