Plan Your Visit

Located along the South Toe River near Burnsville, North Carolina, Carolina Hemlocks Campground & Recreation Area offers a relaxing mountain setting for camping, swimming, fishing, tubing, picnicking, and exploring the surrounding Pisgah National Forest. Spend the night beneath the trees, cool off in the river, enjoy nearby trails, or make Carolina Hemlocks a base for exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. Find everything you need to plan ahead, including fees and reservations, directions, campground information, weather and seasonal conditions, nearby recreation, and more.

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Directions Info

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Nearby Hiking Trails

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