Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

US Forest Service · North Carolina

Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area in North Carolina. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 117 public campsites we map in North Carolina.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

Not published (the agency does not list one)

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

200

Phone

828-675-5509

Coordinates

35.80444, -82.20444

Nearest sites we map

• Briar Bottom Group Campground6 km · US Forest Service
• Black Mountain Campground6 km · US Forest Service
• Curtis Creek Campground13 km · US Forest Service
• Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)14 km · US Forest Service
• Pisgah National Forest15 km · US Forest Service
• Linville Falls Campground31 km · National Park Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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