Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Burnsville, North Carolina · 2,759 ft · In National Forests in North Carolina
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,759 ft (841 m)2,759 ft841 m
Loops1
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Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
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
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain81°52°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain85°55°
- ThuSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 17% chance of rain84°55°
- FriSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 18% chance of rain80°34°
- SatSunny, 2% chance of rain61°31°
Nearby camping
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Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
Campground · 430 ft · Burnsville
Camp site
Dispersed · 1.2 mi · Burnsville
Camp site
Dispersed · 1.5 mi · Burnsville
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Burnsville share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.2 mi
Camp site
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 1.5 mi
Camp site
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 1.9 mi
Victor Road Dispersed Camping Site 1
Spruce Pine, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 2.0 mi
Camp site
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 2.7 mi
Camp site
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 2.8 mi
Deep Gap Backcountry Campsite
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
Location and contact
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