Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
| GPS: |
35°54'12.6"N 81°52'43.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
Swim
Bathing suits: Optional - very remote
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Marion, North Carolina
- Head east on W Court St toward N Main St (82 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-221 BUS N/US-70 W/N Main St (2.1 mi)
- Continue straight onto US-221 BUS N (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto US-221 N (20.4 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-183 S (4.5 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-181 S (3.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Ginger Cake Rd (0.3 mi)
- Continue straight onto Table Rock Rd (4.4 mi)
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