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
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Be Bear Aware
Date(s): Jun 2, 2022
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Food Storage Requirements for Appalachian Trail
Date(s): May 24, 2023
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Cheoah RD: NCDOT highway improvements will affect AT users
Date(s): Jan 25, 2023
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Dogs Must be Leashed in Bent Creek
Date(s): Nov 17, 2017
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Don't leave valuables in your vehicle
Date(s): Sep 7, 2017
Closures
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Overnight Camping Prohibited, Tanyard Gap to Deep Gap on the Appalachian Trail
Date(s): May 11, 2023
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Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
Date(s): May 2, 2022