Climbers must stop at the park's visitor center to obtain a climbing permit.

Starting in 2026 they have instituted a heat warning policy that says on "heat advisory" days that you must be out of the gorge by noon. They will tell you this when you obtain your permit. You should assume in the summer months that this policy will be enforced every day and they will enforce it

Climbing access is not allowed during whitewater releases and aesthetic water releases.
For water release schedule and further information please check the park's website, gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge.

Potential for seasonal raptor closures. Typically it's just around certain routes and the whole climbing area isn't closed