The seven picnic areas in the park, open year-round (except Loft Mountain), are large and scenic, offering families a pleasant place for relaxing. There are picnic tables with grills nearby; accessible sites are available. Restrooms (open except in cold months) are accessible with assistance. The milepoints along Skyline Drive are listed.

-Dickey Ridge (mile 4.6)
-Elkwallow (mile 24.1)
-Pinnacles (mile 36.7)
-Big Meadows (mile 51.3)
-Lewis Mountain (mile 57.5)
-South River (mile 62.9)
-Loft Mountain (mile 78.5) - CLOSED