Gorges State Park
Trails Status
Some Open
Bearwallow Falls, Bearwallow Valley, Picnic Connector, and Rainbow Falls trails at Grassy Ridge Access are open.
Closed
About the Park
Located in Transylvania County near the tripoint where North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia meet, Gorges State Park sports plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, and sheer rock precipices. Backcountry-style recreation is a hallmark of the park, from backpacking to horseback riding. This park located in the Blue Ridge Escarpment spans over 8,000 acres of temperate rainforest and hosts extraordinary biodiversity. The park features 26 waterfalls, the northern boundary of Lake Jocassee, and a portion of the 70-mile Foothills Trail.
Camping
- Camper cabins
- Tent sites (including backpacking)
- Trailer and RV sites (some with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Showers
- Firewood
Activities
- Hiking (56 miles)
- Biking (17 miles)
- Horseback riding (12 miles)
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Auditorium and classroom
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center and exhibits
Plan Your Visit
Park Hours
Month |
Hours |
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January | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
February | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
March | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
April | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
May | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
June | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
July | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
August | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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. |
Month |
Hours |
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January | 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
February | 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
March | 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
April | 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
May | 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
June | 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
July | 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
August | 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
September | 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
October | 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
November | 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
December | 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photo Gallery
Top: Ted's Falls on Auger Hole Trail, K. Bischof
Gallery: Upper Bearwallow Falls, K. Bischof | Zebra, tiger, and spicebush swallowtails and a duskywing, K. Bischof | Wintergreen Falls, K. Bischof | Fall color along park road, L. Johnson | Rainbow Falls (in Pisgah National Forest, trail to falls starts at Gorges), M. Kane