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Gorges State Park

This 7,100 acre park is the latest facility in the state part system. An elevation that rises 2,000 feet in only three miles, combined with rainfall in excess of 80 inches per year, creates a temperate rain forest and supports a collection of waterfalls.

Park offers camping, fishing and boating access, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

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Location	Sapphire North Carolina 28774
Phone	828-966-9099
Email	gorg@citcom.net
Website	http://www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/gorg/home.html Because Gorges State Park is so new, the park is still in its planning and development phase. Currently, park staff are working with local citizens in a planning process that will give everyone the opportunity to participate in the preparation of the park's master plan, a document which determines long-range plans for the park, including ...