Full month in advance releaseTimed release
The 1-month window opens on the 1st day of the previous month at 10am ET (for example, June permits become available May 1st). Trip window: 2026-05-01 → 2026-10-31.
U.S. Forest Service · NC
Linville Gorge Wilderness Overnight Permits
Quota-limited overnight permits for the rugged 'Grand Canyon of the East,' released on a full-month and 3-days-in-advance rolling schedule for May-October weekends.
Permit requiredovernightStrenuous
Access requirement
2 ways to get a permit
3 days in advance releaseTimed release
Released each Wednesday at 10am ET for the coming weekend. Trip window: 2026-05-01 → 2026-10-31.
Permit rules
Quota50 people total are permitted per night. Permits are required to camp within the Wilderness boundary on Friday and Saturday nights May through October, and on Sunday nights of 3-day holiday weekends. Permits are not required for day use, roadside camping, or camping on Table Rock.
GroupGroup size is limited to 10 people.
Fees$6.00 non-refundable reservation fee per overnight permit reservation.
TransferCheck official source for transfer and cancellation policy.
SafetyRugged, steep terrain with no designated campsites; length of stay limited to 2 nights (3 days). Motorized and mechanized equipment (including bicycles, carts, chainsaws, and drones) are prohibited in the Wilderness.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Linville Falls Campground
Reservable + first-come
Availability: Unavailable
Mortimer Campground
Reservable · $20.00 per night per campsite. $30.00 for group site (12G).
Availability: Unavailable
Mortimer Campground
Not reservable online
Availability: Unavailable
CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
Reservable
Availability: Unavailable