The brand new RV campsite is as phenomenal as the park. Very easy access and luxuriously big RV sites with concrete pad, rock area with fire pit and picnic table. The bathrooms are shockingly nice, when you walk in it feels like you’re walking into a hotel bathroom, so well done. They can’t post is very friendly and there’s even firewood you can buy on site which is a lifesaver if you have kids and they start asking for a fire and you don’t have any firewood! From the RV site rainbow falls is but a short walk. I highly recommend this park and definitely this campground.

Satisfying visitor center and facilities. We hiked the Rainbow Falls trail. The waterfall is awesome and worth the hike. The kiosk is a bit misleading. I think it is more than a mile and a half. The trail is difficult when you get past the sign that says no leaving the state park. Pack smart and please pick up after your dogs! Most of the trail smelled like poop. I think I’ll come back on a cooler and less crowded day.

The only way this park possibly get any better is if it had a small dog park. This park otherwise is darn near perfect! The camp host Dale is very nice and extremely helpful. The office workers are awesome and it is a beautiful building with a great deal learning displays and actually have an amphitheater big enough for about 60 to seventy people to sit and watch the educational video about their parks in North Carolina. I highly recommend this park to everyone. It also has many hiking trails to some great waterfalls if your able.

So beautiful! The hike was pretty long and tough but to be fair we were on a time limit with the school. Getting to Rainbow Falls 🌈 was amazing and you will be happy you went. ❤️ I also was able to capture some once in a lifetime exquisite shots with my Canon R6!

What a beautiful, beautiful park! We visited to make the hike to Rainbow Falls on a gorgeous autumn day. It was a tough, 4 mile hike for this 70 year old but we made it! The falls are beautiful and well worth the effort. The park has other falls, picnic areas, camping and a beautiful visitor's center. Make the trip!

We camped at Gorges State Park for the first time this April. The campground is brand new so everything is in tip top shape. There are a variety of site types that include tent only, RV or camper, and even a couple little cabins that you can rent. There is a wood shed where you can purchase pre bundled firewood on the honor system. While this is very convenient and helpful, I do suggest bringing your own since the bundles are small and of course over priced. Also you are not allowed to take or use any sticks or limbs from the property even if it is on the ground dead and not attached to anything living. This is my biggest reason for the 4 star rating. I have never stayed anywhere that has not allowed campers to harvest the already dead and fallen sticks and branches that litter the ground and I have stayed at a lot of different types of campgrounds in different areas. I'm not talking about anything that needs to be pulled on or axed either as I would definitely not expect that to be allowed. Park Rangers did roll through regularly during all hours. Even though it was a weekend and pretty much every site was occupied it was very calm and quiet. The sites are a decent size and you don't feel like you are on top of your neighbors. The bathhouse is very nice and spacious which isn't surprising since it is brand new. Showers looked decent as well. Depending on where you're staying will depend on how far your walk to the bathroom will be so it can either be very convenient or quite a hike. The only other thing I can say I didn't love was how long the road is to the campground once you get into the park however this is also a plus because it puts you way back in the woods which makes for beautiful views and a peaceful, quiet atmosphere! You also drive past/over a pretty waterfall so it is a great way to start your stay. Overall I definitely recommend checking out Gorges State Park and it's campground. There are also numerous hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty and length and plenty of amazing views and waterfalls.

Great park with nice trails with waterfalls, really great camping sites to reserve and even cabins you can rent. Perfect place to get away and enjoy nature and beautiful scenery.

My husband and I loved this place 🥰, very nice hike. The view was spectacular. Rainbow Falls is the best waterfall I’ve seen in a long time. The bathrooms at the visitor center were clean. just be careful and make sure you follow the signage instructions concerning slippery rocks and messing around near the falls.

Amazing park engaging history. Hike to rainbow falls was amazing once you get river side. A little on the wet side, not a hike for people who don't hike as the steps are a little eroded so there are some more difficult parts. It is worth the hike though, epic doesn't do it justice.

This park and rainbow falls had been hyped up to me from many people I've met. I looked at the Alltrails options and some photos and I just didn't really get it (there are so many waterfalls and hiking options nearby). Well now I get it. The beautiful visitor center has spectacular views and Rainbow Falls is unlike any other we've seen. And it's all free! North Carolina state parks are fantastic.

The campgrounds are rather new, beautiful and well maintained. The visitors center is great with a lot in the gift shop. The waterfalls are worth the hike with proper footwear. Did see two timber rattlers in the park not on the trails.

Gorges State Park is a family friendly Park with extremely clean restrooms, picnic areas, short hikes, or even long moderate challenging hikes. Beautiful waterfalls and scenery everywhere. I will be back for a longer hike.

My husband and I and out 4 kids stayed in one of the cabins. The cabins have a back room with 2 sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4) and the front room has a queen size bed. They have electricity and space to put your stuff and food inside. The bathhouse is right across the street from the cabins and is super super nice! Probably the best I have ever seen! There was firewood available at the campground for $8 a bundle and you can pay via PayPal which was nice. We hiked rainbow falls with our kids (ages 8,6,4, 2.5) and it was totally worth it, roaring waterfall. We are in decent shape so the hike was not what I would consider strenuous but it is more uphill coming back. The nature center is super nice with a great view, there isn't a kid playground but the roads in the campground were all well paved so the kids could ride and scooter around those, we will be back!

There's a reason why this hike consistently gets rated as one of the best in NC--with three waterfalls to checkout on this moderate out and back hike, it is a popular destination for families and hikers with pets. There is ample parking, clean restrooms, and plenty of nice picnic areas.

We went again the other day and walked the easy trail below the park museum and info center. It has viewing platforms that I didn't know were there before. And in the fall just wow they are stunning. This is perfect trail for toddlers, littles learning to walk, strollers, etc. It's a pretty decent trail. My son was adequately worn out after and had fun exploring and reading the signs along the way. Very informative infographics too

Great park w/ lots of hiking trails and waterfalls to hike to. Campground is brand new w/ generous concrete pad RV sites, full hookups, picnic tables and fire pits. Only slight negative was the price of firewood bundles. At $9 each seemed a bit pricey.

We went on the trail to see rainbow falls. It was a very beautiful trail. There are some difficult spots towards the end that I could see an older person struggling with but overall a wonderful hike. The waterfalls were also beautiful.

The most perfect park to stay at. Pads are cemented with water, sewage and electricity. Off to the side is a gravel area with fire pit and picnic table. Restrooms have the most amazing showers. There are cabins for rent and an area for tents. Area is so clean and trash is picked up day a couple of times.

We've been riding here for over 10 years because we always experience a wonderful ride. Karyn, the owner, and his staff are always exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable. The horses are always well-cared for, healthy and well-behaved and the trails are breathtakingly beautiful. We especially enjoy hearing stories about the history of the area and the plants used by Native Americans for medicines. Highly recommend.

Great adventure! We had a fantastic time! Horses were great, staff was wonderful, and overall an anwesome experience. My horse (Kiwi) was a little head strong but by the end of the trail we had each other figured out lol.

Kayren was a great host. We treaded an old wagon trail that was frequented by Daniel Boone to deliver military supplies to troops in South Carolina. Sir Maverick was the star horse 🐎

Had a spectacular ride with Whitewater Equestrian on 10/18/23 with my wife. They were super accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. The trail was well maintained but felt adventurous, and the tour was filled with information. My horse, Mingo, was very well trained and took commands perfectly. We will absolutely be back in the future, thanks again for a wonderful day!

The staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable about the plants on the property. The horses were pretty good, except that they liked to be up each other's butts, which usually isn't a good thing 😆 My horse was a little ornery to start off, but warmed to me before long. A good time was had by all. Will definitely come back if we're ever in the area again.

The owners are great people and made you feel like family! The ride up and down through the mountains was fun and full information. Our guide was very knowledgeable, safety conscious, professional and helpful. Horses were strong and friendly. Highly recommended going here while you are in NC. 1 1/2 miles away is tallest waterfall on the east coast.

Had a ride today with my family. None of my three kids were experienced riders but the staff was very accommodating and friendly. They walked with us the whole way. My seven year old was well taken care of while riding. Staff made the ride interesting, and they were knowledgeable. I usually am wary of some trail rides because of how horses are treated and worked, but these horses seemed healthy and well taken care of. They allowed horses to stop and drink midway. They were gorgeous horses and Orion was such a good boy. Fell in love with him instantly! He was a joy to ride. Thank you for a good experience!

It was a great ride. The trails were beautiful. The office staff made us feel very welcomed and the trail guide extremely professional and relaxed at the same time. Her confidence let us know we were safe. They were all very knowledgeable about the local lore which made the ride all the more interesting, We will be back for another ride.

We love meeting people like these! The guides Kevin and Jen were fun and knowledgeable about the fauna and history of the land during our 1.5 hour horse ride. The historic stories told by the owner were fascinating.

Owner is full of historical info & stories about the area. Manager is sweet as can be, professional, kind & knowledgeable. The trail is amazing & the staff is so attentive. We were novices so they made sure we were comfortable with the horses & even walked along the entire trail with me as I had just had a chemo treatment. Carly was so in tune with the horses. Our leader was full of info along the trail. And the horses! They’re magnificent!

We had an amazing experience. All the horses were lovely and beautiful. The service was amazing, they were very kind and attentive. Highly recommended.

Enjoyed our 1 hr trail ride. Nice folks & sweet, well behaved, clean, taken care of horses.

My family (two adults and one 7 year old) visited a couple of weeks ago. It was the first time riding a horse for all 3 of us! We had a wonderful time! The staff shared really interesting information about the history of the area and local plants. The horses were gentle and fun to ride, and the trail we went on was incredibly peaceful. Also very reasonably priced for the experience we had. Our 7 year old was able ride by herself and led by a super-kind staff member (Kayla, maybe?). We felt safe the entire time and it was probably the best part of our little getaway to the mountains. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling through the area!