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
- Dogs Must be Leashed in Bent Creek
Date(s): Jun 13, 2024
- Uwharrie NF Off-Highway Vehicle 2024 Season Notice
Date(s): Mar 29, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024
- FO 08-11-07-23-163 Pisgah Camping Limitations Expires: 9/01/26
Date(s): Sep 11, 2023 - Sep 1, 2026
Forest Order: 08-11-07-23-163 Pisgah Camping Limitations
- Cheoah RD: NCDOT highway improvements will affect AT users
Date(s): Jan 25, 2023
Closures
- Roan Mountain Recreation Area CLOSED For 2024 Season
Date(s): May 6, 2024
- Tusquitee RD - Road Closures begin March 4 in Fires Creek Rec Area
Date(s): Feb 29, 2024 - Jul 15, 2024
- Cliff/Rock face closures and UAV/drone restrictions to protect peregrine falcons
Date(s): Jan 15, 2024 - Aug 15, 2026
Forest Order: 08-11-37-24-172
- Avery Creek Rd closed due to storm damages
Date(s): Jan 12, 2024