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Recreation Region: Roan Highlands

Carver's Gap

Explore the high mountain balds from this gap at Roan Mountain. Step onto the Appalachian National Scenic Trail from this site or continue a short distance up the mountain and across the state line into North Carolina and the Rhododendron Gardens area.

Current Conditions
The vault toilet is open for the season. Please pack out all trash that you bring in.

General Information

The vault toilet is open for the season.  Carver's Gap is open year-round, but snow and ice is possible during the Fall, Winter, and Spring months due to the elevation. 

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.1064

Longitude: -82.1111

Parking

Parking is limited.  

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated May 6th, 2025