Top rated State parks in Asheville

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Table Rock State Park
State park
👍👍 Beautiful views and lots of activities in nature. We only took the short green trail on the map since there was the threat of rain. Still got to see small waterfalls and scope out the campsites for campers and tents. Went to the visitor center and the ladies in both buildings were very nice and pati...
5.00 (43 reviews) (~64.71 km from centre)
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Mount Mitchell State Park
State park
1,946-acre park on the highest peak east of the Mississippi, with camping, hiking & panoramic views.
4.90 (4.8K reviews) (~32.61 km from centre)
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South Mountains State Park
State park
Rugged mountain park with 80-ft. waterfall, 47 miles of trails, trout fishing & equestrian camping.
4.90 (2.6K reviews) (~78.48 km from centre)
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Jones Gap State Park
State park
Natural setting of waterfalls, hiking trails & river trout fishing, plus a hands-on ecology center.
4.90 (552 reviews) (~52.35 km from centre)
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Meadow Creek Fire Tower
State park
4.90 (158 reviews) (~56.42 km from centre)
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Dupont State Recreational Forest
State park
👍👍 Dupont state park is definitely one of the local gems of the Brevard area. There are so many waterfalls in this Park and each hold their own unique beauty. Parking can be pretty bad here so I would recommend arriving early. High falls and triple falls are my favorite. I would recommend doing the ful...
4.90 (70 reviews) (~44.2 km from centre)
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Linville Gorge - Table Rock Mountain
State park
👍👍 We took Spence Ridge Trail into the park. Before I get to the park let me say that this was a fun trail with lots of rock scrambling and root stair stepping. The views along this trail of the Gorge are amazing. Now Table Rock puts you up there you'll have plenty of photos to take. Capture it all. Re...
4.90 (46 reviews) (~68.62 km from centre)
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Rainbow Falls
State park
4.90 (39 reviews) (~67.56 km from centre)
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Chimney Rock State Park
State park
This iconic rock offers wide-reaching panoramic views over the surrounding parkland.
4.80 (8.6K reviews) (~32.37 km from centre)
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Park
State park on a 315-ft. granite monolith with a waterfall, hiking trails & supervised rock climbing.
4.80 (7.3K reviews) (~33.57 km from centre)
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Grandfather Mountain State Park
State park
Expansive mountain park with challenging trails, rocky cliffs, scenic views & camping (with permit).
4.80 (6.1K reviews) (~86.95 km from centre)
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Table Rock State Park
State park
Bare-bones camping & furnished cabins, swimming & fishing in lakes, & ample scenic hiking trails.
4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~63.78 km from centre)
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Roan Mountain State Park
State park
Park at 6,285 feet with rhododendrons, hiking & camp featuring cabins, tennis court & swimming pool.
4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~75.72 km from centre)
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Gorges State Park
State park
Rainforest rising to 2,000 ft. with waterfalls, trout streams, rugged trails & large visitor center.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~66.28 km from centre)
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Oconee Station State Historic Site
Historical place museum
👍👍 Oconee Station is the oldest building in our county. It's a great place to visit and has trails connecting to many of the other parks in this county. I've been going there since I was a kid, they have made a lot of improvements over the years. There are a lot of historical sites to see in this area....
4.80 (468 reviews) (~95.73 km from centre)
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Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
State park
4.80 (425 reviews) (~51.09 km from centre)
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Tuttle Educational State Forest
State park
👍👍 Tuttle Education State Forest is such a great place! It is a beautiful location with lots of places to walk and hike. They have some gorgeous views. The rangers there are all very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable! I highly recommend this forest for anyone wanting a nice day spent outside!
4.80 (36 reviews) (~86.95 km from centre)
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Paris Mountain State Park
State park
Serene park with miles of hiking/biking trails, canoe & kayak rentals, & dozens of campsites.
4.70 (3.3K reviews) (~76.08 km from centre)
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Devils Fork State Park
State park
Serene spot known for trout fishing, boating & scuba diving, with lakeside campsites & lodges.
4.70 (3.1K reviews) (~80.01 km from centre)
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Lake James State Park
State park
Large, lakefront park with swimming, camping, fishing & boating amid Appalachian Mountain views.
4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~63.49 km from centre)
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