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Gorges State Park
Sapphire, NC, NC
76 min drive from Asheville
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About Hiking Near Asheville
Asheville sits at the heart of some of the most dramatic hiking terrain in the southern Appalachians, with campgrounds positioned as gateways to waterfalls, granite peaks, and old-growth forests. Within 90 minutes of downtown, you'll find trailheads leading into rugged river gorges, temperate rainforests, and ridge systems that stretch toward the Great Smoky Mountains.
Best Time
Spring (April through May) brings wildflower blooms across forest floors—trilliums, bloodroot, and flame azaleas—plus rhododendron displays that peak in late May and early June throughout these elevations. Waterfalls run strongest with spring rainfall, making Gorges State Park's 26 cascades particularly impressive.
Destination Highlights
- 17+ hiking campgrounds within 50 miles
- Near Asheville, North Carolina
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Popular Activities
Summit hikes to Table Rock's granite face and Mount Mitchell's 6,684-foot peakMulti-day backpacking on the 60+ miles of trails at Jones Gap State ParkNative trout fishing in Curtis Creek, the South Toe River, and Mills River
Tips & Recommendations
- 1Black bears are common throughout this region—Lake Powhatan's description specifically mentions bringing bear-safe coolers, and this applies to all these campgrounds.
- 2Store food properly and never leave coolers outside.
- 3The 60-plus miles of trails at Jones Gap State Park and the extensive networks at Table Rock mean you should carry detailed maps; cell service is unreliable in gorges and dense forest.
- 4Water sources are abundant—the South Toe River at Black Mountain Campground, Curtis Creek's trout pools, the Mills River at North Mills River—but treat all water before drinking.
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Gorges State Park2
Jones Gap State Park3
Table Rock State Park4
Tsali Recreation Area5
Black Mountain Campground6
North Mills River7
Briar Bottom Group Campground8
Keowee-Toxaway State Park9
Lake Powhatan10
Mount Pisgah Campground11
Curtis Creek Campground12
Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)13
Lake Powhatan Glamping14
Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)15
White Pine South Group Camp16
Davidson River17
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There are 17+ campgrounds offering hiking within 50 miles of Asheville, North Carolina. 15 accept online reservations.
Fees for hiking campgrounds near Asheville range from $5 to $130/night. Prices vary by site type and season.
It depends on the campground. 15 hiking campgrounds near Asheville accept online reservations. During peak season, popular sites fill quickly. Set up Outdoorithm alerts to catch cancellations.
15 of the 17 hiking campgrounds near Asheville are pet-friendly. Dogs must typically be leashed. Check individual campground policies for restrictions.
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