Date: March 19, 2009
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
FACILITY OPENINGS/CLOSINGS
SPRING 2009
CAMPGROUNDS Open Close
Linville Falls 04/03/09 11/02/09
Otter Creek 05/15/09 11/02/09
All Other Parkway Campgrounds 05/15/09 11/02/09
PICNIC AREAS
Price Park Open year-round (as weather permits)
(Full Service restrooms and water fountains open April 30)
Peaks of Otter 04/02/09 11/16/09
Humpback Rocks 04/02/09 11/16/09
(Port-a-Johns will be used April 2 to May 8; and October 23 to November 16 at
Humpback Rocks and Peaks of Otter Picnic Grounds)
Linville Falls 04/03/09 11/02/09
All Other Parkway Picnic Areas 05/08/09 11/02/09
VISITOR CENTERS Hours
Humpback Rocks
April 24 - May 22 7 Days a Week 9-5
Closed for Lunch (12-1)
May 23 – November 1 7 Days a Week
Last day open is November 1
James River
May 23 - November 1 7 Days a Week 9-5
Last day open is November 1
Peaks of Otter
April 24– May 22 5 Days a Week, 9-5
Closed on Wednesday and Thursday
May 23 – November 1 7 Days a Week 9-5
Last day open is November 1
Explore Park Visitor Center (operated by Roanoke County)
May 1 – October 30 7 Days a Week 9-5
Rocky Knob
Weekends Only Saturday and Sunday 9-5 May 10, 11 and May 17, 18
May 23 – November 1 7 Days a Week 9-5
Last day open is November 1
Blue Ridge Music Center
May 1 – May 22 5 Days a Week 9-5
Closed Monday and Tuesday
May 23 – Nov. 1 7 Days a Week 9-5
Last day open is November 1
Moses Cone
(Information desk and bookstore)
Open Weekends April 10, 11, 12; 17, 18, 19 9-12 and 1-5
April 24 – May 22 7 Days a Week 9-12 and 1-5
Closed for Lunch (12-1)
May 23- November 1 7 Days a Week 9-5
NPS Desk Last day open is November 1
(EN may stay open weekends in November; decision made later in the season.)
Moses Cone Concessions
(Craft Center open March 14 - November 29) 9-5
Linn Cove
April 24 – November 1 Full Time, 7 Days a Week 9-5
Closed for Lunch (12-1)
April 24 thru May 22 9-12 and 1-5
Last day open is November 1
Linville Falls
April 24 – November 1 7 Days a Week 9-5
April 24 - May 22 Closed for lunch 12-1 9-12 and 1-5
Last day open is November 1
Museum of North Carolina Minerals Open Year Round
(Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day)
Oct 31, 2008–May 22, 2009 Closed for Lunch, 12-1 9-12 and 1-5
May 23–November 1, 2009 9-5
Nov 2, 2008 – until Spring Season 2010
Closed for Lunch, 12-1 9-12 and 1-5
Craggy Gardens
May 15 – May 23 10-4
May 24 – November 1 9-5
One lane expected to be open by May 15, but subject to change. Visitors will experience driving delays in this area with N-S traffic alternating across the one lane.
Folk Art Center Open Year Round
(Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
January 1 – March 31 9-5
April 1 – December 31 9-6
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at MP 384 Open Year Round
(Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day) 9-5
Waterrock Knob
April 24 – May 22 7 Days a Week 10-4
May 23 – November 1 Full Time, 7 Days a Week 10-5
Last day open is November 1
CONCESSIONS FACILITIES
Otter Creek Restaurant and Gift Shop – Milepost 60.8 May 1
Peaks of Otter Lodge/Restaurant/Lounge/Gift Shop - Milepost 85.9
Lodge, Restaurant and Gift Shop: Open year-round
Peaks Country Store: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in May
May 9, 10 and 11
May 16, 17 and 18
May 23, 24 and 25
Daily – May 30 through October 26
Sharp Top Bus Service: Same as the Peaks Country Store
Rocky Knob Cabins – Milepost 174.1
April 25 – November 2
Mabry Mill Restaurant/Gift Shop - Milepost 176.2
April 25 – November 2
Bluffs Lodge/Restaurant/Gift Shop – Milepost 241.1
April 25 – November 2
Price Park Lake Boat Rentals – Milepost 297.1
Weekends: May 16 – 17
Between September 12 and October 25
Daily: May 23 – September 7
(Memorial Day – Labor Day)
Crabtree Meadows Snack Bar/Gift Shop/Camp Store – Milepost 339.5
April 25 – October 25
Northwest Trading Post Gift and Craft Shop – Milepost 258.8
April 15 – November 15
Parkway Craft Center at Moses Cone Manor House – Milepost 294
March 14 – November 29
(closed Thanksgiving Day)
Folk Art Center – Milepost 382 Open year-round except New Year’s Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Pisgah Inn/Restaurant/Gift Shop/Country Store – Milepost 408.6
March 24 – November 2
