Located in Transylvania County near the tri point where North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia meet, Gorges State Park sports plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, and sheer rock precipices. Gorges State Park is located at 976 Grassy Ridge Rd, in Sapphire, North Carolina. For more information on the park or its activities, click here.
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. This is an incredible park you need to see to believe!
The Campground Features:
- Camper cabins
- Tent sites (including backpacking)
- Trailer and RV sites (some with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Showers
- Firewood
Gorges State Park has 56 miles of hiking trails, 17 miles of bike trails, and 12 miles of trail designated for horseback riding. There is also fishing, and picnic areas.
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