Established Camping
Gorges State Park Campground
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Check-in Time 3:00 pm - Checkout Time 12N If you have a campsite reservation, you must stop by the visitor center during regular business hours (9 am-5 pm) to check in. If you arrive after 5:00 pm, you must check in at the park's camp host site. If you arrive after the visitor center is closed and the campground host is not on duty, proceed to your reserved campsite and a ranger will check you in. If you have a camper cabin reservation without an access code, retrieve it from the campground host or visitor center. If the campground host is not on duty and the visitor center is closed, call 828-507-8946 for your access code. Collection of firewood is prohibited at Gorges State Park You are camping in Bear Country. Keep all food and scented items in your vehicle or RV. Discard all trash in dumpsters. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6' at ALL TIMES.
Holiday booking date rules are as follows: 2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday) 2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock and Morrow Mountain State Parks 1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 7 Days before Arrival Date Rules apply to the following holiday weekends: Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day
Gorges State Park Campground, near Sapphire, North Carolina, is a fantastic destination for those who love the great outdoors. This campground is known for its pristine environment, featuring clean sites and easy access to numerous hiking trails and stunning waterfalls.
The campground offers a mix of tent and RV accommodations, with some sites boasting full hookups. Visitors rave about the immaculate bathhouse and the well-maintained facilities, making it a comfortable place to unwind after a day of adventure. One camper noted, “The park has a great visitors center, lots of trails for hiking and seeing waterfalls, campground is pristine.”
For those who enjoy hiking, you’re in luck! The area is packed with trails leading to breathtaking waterfalls, including the famous Rainbow Falls. Reviewers have highlighted the peaceful atmosphere, with one stating, “The peace and quiet from being out in these woods was wonderful.”
While the campground is primarily a hike-in location, it’s worth the trek for the tranquility and natural beauty that awaits. Whether you’re looking to relax by the fire or explore the surrounding wilderness, Gorges State Park Campground is a great choice for your next outdoor adventure.
Description
State Park
Gorges State Park
SAPPHIRE, NC
General Park Hours: 7am to 9pm
Picnic & Day Use Areas: 7am to 8:30pm
Visitor Center: 9am to 5pm with extended hours during the summer season
The Park is open every day. For specific park information please call (828) 966-9099.
There are eight designated sites with fire rings, picnic tables, lantern hooks and a bear proof storage bin. A pit privy is also available. Follow the blue circle markers on the Raymond Fisher Trail for 3/4 of a mile. While camping, visitors can enjoy the scenery and peaceful nature of the small Ray Fisher pond located within the camping area. These sites are available only by reservation (with a fee).
Campground Rules
Park visitors are responsible for knowing and following all state park rules and regulations
- Camping is allowed in designated areas by permit only. Fires are permitted only in designated areas and must always be tended.
- There is a maximum limit of 6 people, and 2 tents per campsite. All camping equipment must be on the campsite pad and not spread out in the woods.
- All food, coolers, trash, scented items, and etc must be stored in bear proof storage container at site. Campsites always need to be clean and free of trash.
- Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, and visitors shall not be or become intoxicated while within any state park or recreation area.
- Firearms and other weapons are prohibited except that those with a proper permit may possess a concealed handgun in permitted areas and under the requirements of North Carolina G.S. 14-415.11. All firearms and weapons are prohibited in state park visitor centers and park offices. (EXCEPTION: Federal law (36 C.F.R. 327.13) prohibits loaded firearms or ammunition on those lands and waters at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake and Kerr Lake state recreation areas managed by the state parks system and owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.)
- Fireworks, cap pistols, air guns, bows and arrows, slingshots and lethal projectiles or missiles of any kind are prohibited on all properties managed by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm until 7am. The production or emission in any park or recreation area of noises, amplified speech, music or other sounds that annoy, disturb or frighten park visitors is always prohibited.
- Pets are permitted in parks so long as they are on an attended leash no longer than 6 feet and under the constant control of the owner, and on all pedestrian trails.
- Overnight, pets must be confined to the owner's tent. Pets are not allowed in the bathhouses or swimming areas.
- Unlicensed vehicles and motorcycles, golf carts, ATV's and mini-bikes are prohibited except for mobility-aid devices used by a mobility-impaired person.
- All vehicles are prohibited from walkways, trails and other areas not designated for such purposes.
- The removal, destruction or injury of any tree, flower, artifact, fern, shrub, rock or other plant or mineral in any park is prohibited unless with an approved collection permit for scientific or educational purposes.
Location
Gorges State Park Campground is located in North Carolina
Directions
.7 miles south on Hwy 281S from Hwy 64 in Sapphire, NC.
Address
976 Grassy Ridge RD
Sapphire, NC 28774
Coordinates
35.11297254 N
82.95335881 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly