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Grandfather Mountain State Park: Most trails and campsites open, Profile parking area closed

All visitors must enter through Boone Fork parking area or Asutsi parking area. Profile parking area, trail, and connector trail are closed; please do not attempt to access.

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Grandfather Mountain is currently accepting applications for the 2025 season. For more information on the positions and how to apply, please visit our Jobs page.

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Contact Grandfather Mountain State Park

grandfather.mountain@ncparks.gov

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828-963-9522

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P.O. Box 9
Linville, NC 28646

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9872 N.C. 105 S.
Suite 6
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Profile Trail Parking Area

4198 N.C. 105 N.
Banner Elk, NC 28604

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1-877-722-6762

Grandfather Mountain attraction, which includes the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, is not part of the state park. The state park is free to access, while the attraction charges an entrance fee. For more information about the attraction, please visit the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation website.

Visit the GMSF website

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