State Parks in Western North Carolina

People have been coming to the North Carolina mountains to enjoy their scenic beauty for generations. North Carolina's state parks in the Blue Ridge Mountains preserve iconic natural places like Mount Mitchell -- the highest peak on the east coast -- Chimney Rock and Grandfather Mountain, and give you the chance to enjoy some of the nation's best hiking, backpacking, fishing and more.

Discover the scenic splendor at these state parks by clicking the tiles below.