Burn Ban in effect: No campfires at State Parks
All open fires, including campfires, are prohibited at all state parks until further notice. There is currently a statewide burn ban in place due to high risk of wildfire. Call 911 to report a wildfire.
Statewide burn ban in effect March 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm
No fires are permitted at any campsites on Grandfather Mountain State Park during the burn ban.
Now Hiring: Seasonal Positions
Many parks are looking for seasonal workers. For a list of parks and seasonal positions available, please visit our jobs page.
Now hiring:
Grandfather Mountain is currently accepting applications for an Office Assistant For more information on the positions and how to apply, please visit our Jobs page.
Grandfather Mountain State Park: Profile Trail access, Boone Fork parking closed
Profile Trail, campsite, and parking closed. Boone Fork parking area is intermittently closed due to work on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Please use Asutsi parking area if closed.
