Ashe County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its county seat is Jefferson.

The county government of Ashe County is a member of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, each elected to a four-year term. The board is responsible for setting policy, levying taxes, and approving the county budget.

The county is also served by a sheriff, a district attorney, a register of deeds, a clerk of court, and a board of education. The county is divided into seven townships, each of which is represented by a commissioner.

Ashe County is part of the High Country region of North Carolina, and is home to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and the New River. The county is also home to several state parks, including Mount Jefferson State Park, New River State Park, and Grandfather Mountain State Park.

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