Carolina Hemlocks Picnic Area
Area Status: Closed
The picnic area has 19 tables and grills, and a large pavilion available by reservation.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Closed for the season. |
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Operational Hours: | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON 10/31/2021 Open April 16- October 31. Dawn to Dusk. |
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. |
Open Season: | April 10, 2015 |
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
- Moss Knob and Dirty John Shooting Ranges temporary closure
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest