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Grandfather Ranger District

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Curtis Creek is a beatiful area in western North Carolina. It was the first tract of eastern forest acquired through the Weeks Act in 1911.

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RV and tent camping, campground host on site. 

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The Linville Gorge Wilderness, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, is part of the Pisgah National Forest.

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The Linville Gorge Information Cabin, located at the north end of Old Hwy 105 (Kistler Memorial Highway), provides visitors with area information as well as maps and campin

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RV and tent camping, campground host on site. Flush toilets and shower are available. Picnic shelter on site.

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A 4.5 mile gravel road.
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A 4.5 mile gravel road.

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Site Temporarily Closed

Day use area; picnic shelter, tables and grills available.

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Day use area, picnic shelter, tables and grills available. Short trails travel rim of Linville Gorge to Table Rock's summit and to the Chimneys.

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With fantastic vistas, ridges more than 4000 feet high, whitewater rapids and trails that travel to spectacular waterfalls, Wilson Creek offers great adventures for hiking,

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A visitors center for the Wilson Creek National Wild and Scenic River; also has interpretive displays and historical information about the towns of Edgemont, Mortimer and t

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Cliffs that can be used for climbing, but any bolts or anchors found are not managed or maintained by the Forest Service.

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A 4 mile gated road, suitable for horseback riding.

Recreation Sites

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Boone Fork Campground

Site Open
Biking
This site is not maintained but can still be used. Campers must hike in to the developed areas, and all sites are primitive. No electric hook ups, no toilets, no running water available. 

Catawba Falls

Site Open
  Follow this trail along the scenic headwaters of the Catawba River for a 4 mile round trip hike to the beautiful 100ft cascading waterfall. Historic buildings are scattered along the trail,…

Curtis Creek Area

Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Scenic Drives Hiking
Curtis Creek is a beatiful area in western North Carolina. It was the first tract of eastern forest acquired through the Weeks Act in 1911.

Grandfather Ranger District

Biking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports Water Activities
The lands that make up the Grandfather Ranger District are those public lands that run from the McDowell/Buncombe county line on Black Mountain just east of Asheville over to US 321 between Lenoir…

Linville Gorge Info. Cabin

Outdoor Science and Learning
The Linville Gorge Information Cabin, located at the north end of Old Hwy 105 (Kistler Memorial Highway), provides visitors with area information as well as maps and camping gear for sale.

Linville Gorge Wilderness area

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
The Linville Gorge Wilderness, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, is part of the Pisgah National Forest. The gorge is formed by the Jonas Ridge on the east and Linville Mountain on the west…

Last updated March 28th, 2025