Gorges State Park Maps

Sapphire, NC

A map is loading

Get Driving Directions

Gorges State Park Description

Gorges State Park is set in the midst of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and a high concentration of rare species, and exploration of this unique environment often begins at the expansive visitor center with its museum-quality exhibits, augmented by picnic grounds and shelters. Backcountry-style recreation is a hallmark of Gorges with distance hiking, backpack camping, trout fishing, mountain biking and horseback riding welcome in various parts of the rugged interior. The 7,500-acre park incorporates a portion the long-distance Foothills Trail and touches Lake Jocass

Coordinates
: 35.090, -82.913
Area
: 7,709 acres (31.20 km²)
Official Link
: Gorges State Park

Download files (1):