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Gorges State Park is open! Visitors are urged to use extreme caution as trails are currently covered in snow and ice. Please remember, in case of an emergency, staff response times will be delayed until conditions improve. Contact the park office at (828) 966-9099 with any questions.
Last updated on: Tuesday, December 11, 2018Gorges State Park opened its 7,100 square-foot Visitor Center in 2012. The Center was designed and built to national green building standards. Additionally two large picnic shelters with restrooms, and a maintenance facilities were completed. The Visitor Center is home to the park offices, large exhibit hall, a 75-person auditorium, 40-person classroom, and large covered wrap around decks offering outstanding southern views of the escarpment and park. The center received "GOLD" status by the national Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
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Gorges State Park
General Park Hours
7am to 9pm
Picnic Areas
8am to 7:30pm
Visitor Center
Monday - Sunday
9am to 5pm