Gorges State Park

Sapphire, NC

4.8(1,494 reviews)

Start of the 360 degree virtual tour of Gorges State Park

About this campground

Gorges State Park in Sapphire North Carolina is the newest state park, still in development. Waterfalls, gorges, elevation rises 2,000 feet in only three miles, one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique plant and animal species in eastern United States. Extensive hiking trails. Backpack camping, river and lake fishing, picnicking.

What campers say

Gorges State Park offers dramatic mountain scenery and several rewarding waterfall hikes (Rainbow/Turtleback/Drift), with rocky, steep trails and lots of steps and roots—not wheelchair- or stroller-friendly. Many visitors praise the striking visitor center, friendly staff, clean restrooms and a large gift shop. The campground is described as clean, quiet and spacious, with paved sites and available full hookups plus cabins and tent sites; the bathhouse gets strong marks for water pressure. Practical tradeoffs include steep, tight park access roads (tricky with long trailers), limited shade at some tent sites (bring a canopy), and crowds/limited parking on nice days.

Our summary of 1,494 traveler reviews.