Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
in National Forests in North Carolina
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 35 ft
- Sites
- 39
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageCarolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area campsites are cool-misty havens under an abundance of hemlock and hardwood shade. The South Toe River runs nearby with opportunities to fish, tube and swim. For further information please contact FIND Outdoors at (828) 675-5509.
Before you go
Season
April 15th – October 30th
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
There are fees for camping and day-use. The site is operated by FIND Outdoors. See FIND website.
Hours
Post-Helene Damage, this location is expected to open on time for 2025.
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