COVID-19 information for parks (Updated 3/26/2021)
Posted on: Friday, March 26, 2021 - 1:54pm |
Hiking trails are open, please exercise caution on park roads and trails with the changing winter weather conditions.
The picnic shelters are not currently available for reservations.
The visitor center and restrooms are open, but the exhibit area, classroom, and auditorium remain closed. A properly worn mask or face covering, covering both the nose and the mouth, is required to enter the visitor center.
All campsites are open. Raymond Fisher primitive tent campsites can be reserved online or campers can bring exact change ($15 per night per site) and register in-person at the trailhead. Other backcountry campsites are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. As of October 3, we are following modified Phase 3.
If you have any questions, contact the park office at (828) 966-9099.
Last updated on: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
976 Grassy Ridge Road
Sapphire, NC 28774
Frozen Creek Road
Brevard, NC 28712
►
►
►
Each of North Carolina's state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. Visitors are also frequently finding new ways to explore a park's unique cultural and natural resources. Check here to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.
Gorges State Park averages an incredible 92" of rainfall annually: Here are some of the recent yearly totals:
2013 : 136.47"
2014 : 82.78"
2015 : 109.15"
2016 : 96.39"
2017 : 89.70"
2018: 136.38"
2019: 108.67"
2020 : 125.18"
2021: 29.15 (updated to 4/1/21)
Park Maps and Brochures:
