Gorges State Park is in Transylvania County near the tripoint of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. It has plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges and sheer rock precipices. Backcountry-style recreation, from backpacking to horseback riding, is a hallmark. The park spans more than 8,000 acres of temperate rainforest on the Blue Ridge Escarpment and has 26 waterfalls. Camping is available.