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Carolina Hemlocks Picnic Area
Area Status: Closed
The picnic area has 19 tables and grills, and a large pavilion available by reservation.
8/3/2022: Carolina Hemlocks Campground is closed in order to address repairs to the water system.
For further information please contact FIND Outdoors at (828) 675-5509.
This page was last updated: 8/3/2022
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open April 16- October 31. Dawn to Dusk. |
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| Reservations: | To reserve the Picnic Pavilion visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations for the Picnic Pavilion must be made 4 days in advance. Shelter fee is $40.00 per day. |
| Fees: | A $5.00 parking fee is charged for day use. The picnic area has 19 picnic tables and grills. No refunds are given for bad weather. Fees include maximum of 30 persons and 5 auto parking passes. Additional vehicles are $5 each per day. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Burnsville |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Flush |
| Operated By: | Operated by private concessionaire. The phone number for the host is (828) 675-5509. |
General Information
Directions: From Burnsville take U.S. 19E for 5 miles, turn right on NC 80S for 9 miles.Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
Location
Latitude :
35.805772
Longitude :
-82.204514
Elevation :
2,900 ft.