Linville Falls Campground
Closed for the entire 2026 season due to Hurricane Helene damage. The campground, visitor center, picnic area, and spur road experienced significant destruction from the storm. Recovery work is classified as Phase 3 with a target completion of December 2026.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens, western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey, and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Greater Oconee, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As Isaias weakens and moves northward through the Mid-South early this morning, rain will become increasingly likely across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Periods of rain may begin over the watch area before daybreak, though rainfall rates will initially be light. Rainfall rates will increase during the day, and heavy rain is most likely this afternoon through early Sunday morning, particularly along the south and east facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, that is, near the southern border of North Carolina west of I-26, and in the sharp terrain from near Saluda to Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. A slow-moving band of heavy rain may move across northeast Georgia and the Upstate of South Carolina late this afternoon and this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:38AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including portable tents. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Nestled in a dense pine and hemlock canopy along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, Linville Falls Campground provides access to some of the most dramatic scenery in the Appalachians. The Linville River winds beside the campground and is stocked with trout. A one-mile hike leads to three overlooks of the stunning Linville Falls, where water cascades 45 feet into the gorge below. The campground offers 64 total sites: 39 available for advance reservation through Recreation.gov and 25 first-come, first-served. Two group sites accommodate 12-20 people. Sites include tent-only, standard nonelectric, and RV nonelectric options with varying maximum vehicle lengths up to 28 feet. Each site has a fire ring/grill and picnic table. Facilities include flush toilets, potable water, and a dump station. There are no showers or hookups. Two ADA-accessible campsites are available with accessible grills, tables, and nearby restrooms. Bears frequent the area, so proper food storage is required. Only USDA-certified heat-treated firewood is permitted.
Directions
From I-40 East, take Highway 221 north to the Blue Ridge Parkway at Linville Falls. Go north for one mile to Linville Falls Spur Road, located at Milepost 317, and continue a half mile to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 - $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 42ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (828) 765-7818 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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