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Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym

4.7 ★★★★★ 540 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Raleigh, North Carolina

Yoga & fitness

Large fitness center featuring workout equipment, an indoor track, pools and climbing facilities.

Plan your visit

  • Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
  • Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
  • First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
  • Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
  • Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (919) 515-7529
  • Website wellrec.dasa.ncsu.edu

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–7 PM
Sunday 9 AM–7 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, competitions, and youth-team practice — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's inside

Walls and programs at Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym, confirmed by climbers' own reviews.

🧘 Climbing + Yoga & Fitness 6 mentions

“The weight rooms and cardio areas are well-equipped, and there are plenty of options for functional training, group fitness classes, and recreational activities.”

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What climbers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 540 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 6 mentions

“The equipment is modern and well-maintained, and the space is large and airy, allowing everyone to work out in comfort.”

🧘 yoga & fitness included 5 mentions

“The weight rooms and cardio areas are well-equipped, and there are plenty of options for functional training, group fitness classes, and recreational activities.”

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“The gym is generally clean, well-maintained, and the staff are friendly and helpful.”

🤝 welcoming community 3 mentions

“The staff are knowledgeable, welcoming and always ready to help, whether with training advice or ensuring the facilities are in top condition.”

From the reviews

Great gym with excellent facilities and atmosphere Carmichael Gym at NC State is an excellent facility with a wide range of equipment and spaces for all types of workouts.

★★★★★ — Devansh, Jan 2026

Amazing gym, very clean and tons of space. Large windows cover most of the center allowing lots of natural light to come in. A great place to work out with some seating by the entrance and lower floors. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ — Nick, Jan 2022

Amazing gym for the price. My wife is a student, so I get the household member's rate. Locker rooms are clean and very spacious. I have been mostly using the pool in the afternoons and having a good experience.

★★★★☆ — Brandon, Jan 2019

The Wellness and Recreation Center, coupled with the Carmichael Gym, offers an unrivalled wellness and fitness experience. The equipment is modern and well-maintained, and the space is large and airy, allowing everyone to work out in comfort.

★★★★★ — Aub, Sep 2023

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Where to find Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym

2611 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC27695

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