Grandfather Mountain State Park Campground North Carolina

9872 Highway 105 South
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
828-963-9522

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Grandfather Mountain State Park as 13 (primitive) back country campsite situated along a trail system in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

All campsites require an advanced reservation/permit. Trailheads are near 3,800 feet in elevation and top out at Calloway Peak at 5,946 feet. Camping is permitted in the designated areas only. There is no dispersed camping (camping outside a designated site) on the mountain. All camping regulations apply to hammock campers. No facilities (toilets or water) are available, but each campsite has a tent platform and fire ring. Please pack in/out all gear, food and trash.

Grandfather Mountain State Park showcases a stunning mountain known for severe weather and challenging terrain that has hikers scrambling along cliffs, gripping cables, and climbing up ladders.

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Regions

Campsite Types

Backcountry
Primitive
Tent
Walk-To

Season:

May – October

Elevation:

4,000

# of Campsites:

Amenities

Cell Service - None
Fire Pit
Fire Rings
Ranger Station

Activities

Backpacking
Bird Watching
Creek
Hiking
Nature Trails
Picnicking
Rock Climbing
Stargazing
Walking Trails
Wildlife Viewing

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