Grandfather Mountain State Park

Open — The campground is currently open for reservations. Most trails and campsites are accessible, but the Profile parking area, Profile Trail, and Profile Connector Trail remain closed until further notice due to Hurricane Helene damage. All campers must enter through Boone Fork parking area or Asutsi parking area.

About

Grandfather Mountain State Park provides a true backcountry camping experience in the North Carolina mountains with 13 designated primitive campsites accessible only by foot. The terrain is rugged and challenging, with hikes to campsites ranging from 2.5 miles with 944 feet of elevation gain to 5.5 miles with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. All sites are hike-in only with no vehicle access. The campsites are distributed along the park's trail system, including sites along the Grandfather Trail and other backcountry routes. Each site accommodates 1-6 campers. There are no facilities at the campsites, no water sources, and no trash collection. Campers must be self-sufficient, carrying in all supplies and packing out all trash. Dispersed camping outside designated sites is prohibited. Reservations are made through the North Carolina State Parks system, and all campers must complete a camping permit before setting up camp, even with a reservation. Permits can be obtained at self-registration kiosks near the Boone Fork Parking Area. Access to the park's backcountry is currently available through the Boone Fork Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway or the Asutsi parking area, as the Profile Trail parking area remains closed following Hurricane Helene damage.

Directions

Access the park through Boone Fork Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway or Asutsi parking area. Profile parking area is currently closed. GPS for Boone Fork: managed by National Park Service, north of milepost 299 on Blue Ridge Parkway.

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