Alerts & Notices
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
- Moss Knob and Dirty John Shooting Ranges temporary closure
Area(s): Dirty John Shooting Range, Moss Knob Shooting Range
Date(s): May 3, 2022 - May 23, 2022
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
Date(s): May 2, 2022
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
Area(s): Appalachian Trail Shelters, Appalachian Trail #1-02, Max Patch
Date(s): Jul 1, 2021
- Pisgah RD: Barnett Branch Fire 4/30/22
Date(s): Apr 28, 2022
- Grandfather and Appalachian RD Prescribed Burns Planned 4/11 & 4/12
Date(s): Apr 8, 2022
- Nantahala RD Prescribed Burn Planned 4/4
Date(s): Apr 4, 2022
- Uwharrie NF Prescribed Burn Planned 4/5
Date(s): Apr 4, 2022
- Grandfather RD Prescribed Burn Planned 4/4-4/5
Date(s): Apr 1, 2022