Gorges State Park
North Carolina State Park
Gorges State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Gorges State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
Gorges State Park hours
January–February: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March–April: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May–September: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
October: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The park is open during all other holidays.
Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Gorges State Park
Over 8,000 acres of temperate rainforest on the Blue Ridge Escarpment, holding 26 waterfalls, plunging river gorges, and the northern end of Lake Jocassee. Backcountry is the point, from backpacking and bridle trails to a leg of the 70-mile Foothills Trail.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
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Camping options
- Cabins
- Tent sites
- RV/trailer sites
Contact
Phone828-556-6056
Address976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28774
🎒 Gear up for Gorges State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Riding helmets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Tackle kits
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