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Toxaway River at Gorges State Park. Photo by A. Coburn.

Please use safe practices if you see a black bear while hiking.
Safe practices are:
Keeping a safe distance away from the bear.
Make loud noises by clapping hands or shouting "hey bear'"
Stay calm by staying still or slowly backing away from the bear, do not run from the bear.

Please report any bear sightings in the park to park staff at the visitor center.

Last updated on: Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Contact the park

828-966-9099

gorges@ncparks.gov

Addresses

Visitor center

976 Grassy Ridge Road
Sapphire, NC 28774

GPS: 35.0960, -82.9510

Frozen Creek access

Frozen Creek Road
Brevard, NC 28712

GPS: 35.1086, -82.8837

Hours

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December to February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
November
7:00am to 8:00pm
Closed Christmas Day

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8:00am to 7:30pm
Closed Christmas Day

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Open daily:
9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Christmas Day

Gallery

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Lady Slipper Orchid at Gorges State Park

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Park Maps and Brochures:

Upcoming Events:

Upper Bear Wallow Falls – Guided Hike

Friday, December 10, 2021 - 11:00am

Nature Journaling

Saturday, December 11, 2021 - 4:00pm

Tracks, Tracks, Tracks!

Sunday, December 19, 2021 - 10:00am