Weekend camping in Linville Gorge 2021 Season (May 1 to October 31)

Permits are required to camp in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area on Friday and Saturday nights and holidays beginning May 1 through October 31. To reserve a permit, call the Grandfather Ranger District office Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at 828-652-2144. Demand is high so expect the phone line to be frequently busy. A group may have up to 10 people.

See the Alert below for list of weekends with limited or no availability.

Alerts

• Be Bear Aware

  Date(s): Jun 2, 2022

• Food Storage Requirements for Appalachian Trail

  Date(s): May 24, 2023

• Cheoah RD: NCDOT highway improvements will affect AT users

  Date(s): Jan 25, 2023

• Dogs Must be Leashed in Bent Creek

  Date(s): Nov 17, 2017

• Don't leave valuables in your vehicle

  Date(s): Sep 7, 2017

Closures

• Overnight Camping Prohibited, Tanyard Gap to Deep Gap on the Appalachian Trail

  Date(s): May 11, 2023

• Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed

  Date(s): May 2, 2022