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Gorges State Park

976 Grassy Ridge Road
Sapphire, NC 28774
GPS: 35.0960, -82.9510

Contact Gorges State Park by phone at (828) 966-9099.

Friends of Gorges State Park

P.O Box 92
Sapphire, NC 28774
GPS: 35.0960, -82.9510

info@friendsofgorges.org, EIN: 46-2812843

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Have you booked a night at the ✨NEW✨ Gorges State Park campground yet? With spring in the air, you don’t want to miss out on ideal camping days. Peak season will be here before we know it - take advantage of peaceful days in your local state p
Happy Earth Day! 🌏 Join us as we celebrate all the living spaces we share by choosing to #optoutside today. Tag us in your Earth Day celebrations at Gorges State Park with #GorgesEarthDay2023! #earthday2023 #gorgesstatepark #ncstateparks #friend
Gorges State Park is hiring! 👤 Two seasonal positions at GSP are currently accepting applications: ▪️Seasonal Maintenance Position - 6 month and 11 month position available - May-Oct, dates flexible - 32-40hrs/wk, $12/hr - Applicants must have a va
Spring has sprung! ☀️ Take notice of the ground cover coming back to life, flowers providing early food source for pollinators, and trees beginning to bud. Where do you see spring in your backyard spaces and local parks? Don’t forget to tag
Auditorium, classroom, and amphitheater OH MY! What have you discovered lately inside the Visitor Center? Featuring local art, educational boards, historical tributes, and an interactive kid's table, the museum-quality exhibits promise entertainmen
Looking to beat the crowds? This is your season! ❄ The quiet of winter is not only a great time for skipping the lines, it's also the quietest season. Listen close. Can you hear the babbling waters of the Horsepasture River? The call of an Eastern P
Happy New Years from FOG! ✨ We appreciate each and every one of you for helping us have such a successful year. FOG achieved some major goals and milestones in 2022, and we are looking forward to and even more successful 2023! Join us in our mission
Start 2023 with Gorges State Park! Join Superintendent Kevin Bischof on New Years day for a First Day Hike! The hike will begin at 10am from Bearwallow Picnic Area and will go to Upper Bearwallow Falls. For additional information, visit the park even
FOG would like to extend a warm Happy Holidays to each and every one of you. 🎄Without the support of neighbors like you, FOG would not be able to provide the support we do to Gorges State Park's programs, facilities, and staff. THANK YOU! Need a la
Are you looking for a fulfilling way to give back to your local state park? We are looking for board members! The Friends of Gorges State Park board is a dedicated group of volunteers who work on the sole purpose of supporting the park. For addition
It’s Giving Tuesday! ✨ Celebrate and support your local state park by donating or becoming a member of FOG. The Friends of Gorges State Park exist for the sole purpose of supporting Gorges State Park and every donation goes directly to that goa
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are grateful for each of YOU showing your appreciation and support of Gorges State Park. It is such a blessing to share spaces and facilities with each of you. THANK YOU! To show your support for Gorges State Park, conside
Have you made a reservation at the new Gorges State Park Campground yet?! Don't wait to check out these freshly finished facilities! The Campground offers full RV hookup, tent sites, and heated camper cabins. Thanks to all who came out to the Grand
Update: Voting has closed. Congratulations to the winner: Mountains with Moon and Stars!! The runner up was the Gorges Salamander. Happy Halloween & thanks for voting! Recently the Gorges State Park staff and FOG got together for a seasonal pu
‼️ Campground Announcement! ‼️ Who wouldn't want to spend more time outside with these beautiful fall colors?! Now you can camp under them! The Gorges State Park Campground is ready! The reservation site will open on October 22nd with reservations
The colors of Autumn are here! 🍁 Peak leaf season is soon upon us. Don't forget to look down at the fall blooms as well as up at the leafy canopy. What are some of your favorite fall forest spectacles? Tell us in the comments! #fall #autumn #leafpe
Now that we have had a moment to reflect on the Mountain Monarch Festival, we want to know your thoughts. If you were in attendance, or if you saw any promotional materials for the event, please fill out our Mountain Monarch Festival Questionnaire. T
What an INCREDIBLE weekend! Thanks to all who came out and participated in the Mountain Monarch Festival! Over 1700 folks were in attendance at Gorges State Park on Saturday, one of the biggest days in park history. Thank you visitors, thank you vend
Today is the day! Come out to Gorges State Park from 11am-3pm for the Mountain Monarch Festival! With live music, native plants, educational programming, kid's crafts & activities, Here's the Deal food truck, and so much more... this festival is