Gorges State Park in North Carolina is located near the community of Sapphire. From Cashiers, drive 10 miles east on US 64 to the junction with NC 281. From Rosman, drive 10 miles west on US 64 to reach the same junction. Turn south on NC 281 and drive 0.9 miles. Turn left at the park entrance onto Grassy Ridge Road. Continue one mile to the visitor center.
The three paved parking lots contain 78 parking spots. Another parking area provides parking for four vehicles with handicap plates or placards. Parking for recreational vehicles and buses is not available.
The 7,100 square foot visitor center complex houses an information desk, gift shop, exhibit hall, auditorium, outdoor amphitheater, and restrooms with running water. The staff were informative and friendly and the views were outstanding. If this is your first visit to the park, plan to spend at least 30 minutes to an hour wandering through the exhibits, learning about the park, and enjoying the views. I visited the park in July 2017.
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| A small part of the parking area |
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| Visitor Center |
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| Walkway |
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| Educational wing |
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| Back porch |
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| Picnic tables and rocking chairs |
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| Amphitheater |
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| View from the observation deck |
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| Books for sale |
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| Clothing for sale |
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| Sunglasses and maps |
Entry to Gorges State Park is free.
The park website is https://www.ncparks.gov/gorges-state-park.
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