Grandfather Ranger District
Federal / Recreation.gov
The lands that make up the Grandfather Ranger District are those public lands that run from the McDowell/Buncombe county line on Black Mountain just east of Asheville over to US 321 between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. The Blue Ridge Parkway forms the northern boundary of the district. The Grandfather Ranger District began under the Weeks Act with the purchase of an 8,100acre tract in 1912. Now, the district covers over 192,000 acres.Enjoy your visit!
Location
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35.68614, -81.91123
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:51 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Nebo, NC.
Today
71°F
Sunny
wind 0 mph
Tonight
44°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Sunny
wind 2 mph
Tuesday Night
44°F
Mostly Clear
wind 1 mph
Wednesday
69°F
Partly Sunny
wind 2 mph
Wednesday Night
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 1 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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