The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: Weekend camping in Linville Gorge

Permits are now required to camp in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area on Friday and Saturday nights and holidays through the end of October. To reserve a permit, backpackers must call the Grandfather Ranger District office.

Permits are reservable by phone only. The Linville Gorge Information Cabin is currently closed and walk-up permits are not available at this time. Permits are only available via reservation and permit availability is limited.

To reserve a permit, call the Grandfather Ranger District office between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at 828-652-2144. Demand is high so expect the phone line to be frequently busy. A group may have up to 10 people.

All permits have already been reserved for all weekends in August. Permits are now available for weekends in September.