Operating Hours & Seasons
From back country trails and camping, to favorite picnic areas and full service concession operations, the Parkway offers visitors a wealth of opportunities to experience the scenic beauty and natural and cultural heritage of the southern Appalachian region.
2016 SPRING/SUMMER FACILITY SCHEDULE:
CAMPGROUNDS (Open first come, first served with self-registration through May 14; Reservations available on recreation.gov starting May 15)
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MILEPOST
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CAMPGROUND
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OPEN DATE
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NOTES
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60.8
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Otter Creek Campground
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May 6 |
Full services available.
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85.6
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Peaks of Otter Campground
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May 6 |
Full services available. |
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167.1
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Rocky Knob Campground
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May 6 |
Full services available.
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239.2
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Doughton Park Campground
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May 6 |
RV loop and one tent camping loop open for season.
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296.9
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Price Park Campground
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April 1 |
Self registration and Loop A only open April 1 - May. 5. After May 5, full services available. |
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316.4
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Linville Falls Campground
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April 1 |
Self registration until May 5. Full services available. Trout waters open 7:00 a.m. on April 2. |
| 339.5 |
Crabtree Falls Campground |
May 6 |
Full services available. |
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408.8
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Mt. Pisgah Campground
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May 6 |
Full services available.
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CONCESSION FACILITIES
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MILEPOST
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CONCESSION
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OPEN DATE
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NOTES
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85.6
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Peaks of Otter Lodge
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March 18 |
Full services available; Sharp Top bus service begins May 7; and Peaks Country Store open April 9; visit peaksofotter.com for more information.
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176.2
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Mabry Mill Restaurant & Gift Shop
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April 29 |
Visit mabrymillrestaurant.com for more information.
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258.7
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Northwest Trading Post
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April 18 |
Visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=531619223549658 for more information.
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294
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Parkway Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor
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March 15 |
Visit craftguild.org for more information.
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296.9
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Price Park Boat Rental
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April 1 |
Open Fri.-Sun. only through May 27; Open daily beginning May 27. Visit wix.com/pricelakeboatrentals/blueridgeparkway for more information.
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382.2
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Folk Art Center
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Open Year Round
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Visit craftguild.org for more information.
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408.8
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Pisgah Inn & Restaurant
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April 1 |
Visit pisgahinn.com for more information.
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PICNIC AREAS (Open daily until sunset; Restrooms available at all picnic areas.)
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MILEPOST
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PICNIC AREA
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OPEN DATE
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NOTES
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| 8.5 |
Humpback Rocks Picnic Area |
April 15 |
Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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63.6
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James River Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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85.6
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Peaks of Otter Picnic Area
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April 15 |
Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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120.4
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Roanoke Mtn. Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 ; Sunday Mtn. Music programs begin May 29, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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154.5
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Smart View Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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169
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Rocky Knob Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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188.8
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Groundhog Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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217.5
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Cumberland Knob Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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241.1
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Doughton Park Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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271.9
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Jeffress Park Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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296.4
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Price Park Picnic Area
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Open Year Round
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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316.4
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Linville Falls Picnic Area
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April 3
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April 2 (12noon) - May 5, 2016 one loop open with comfort station;Full services for entire area available beginning May 5 |
| 340.2 |
Crabtree Falls Picnic Area |
April 15 |
Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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367.6
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Craggy Gardens Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
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407.8
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Mt. Pisgah Picnic Area
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April 15
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Portable toilets available prior to May 5 |
VISITOR CONTACT STATIONS & AREAS OF INTEREST
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MILEPOST
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VISITOR CTR/ AREA
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OPEN DATE
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NOTES
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5.8
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Humpback Rocks Visitor Center
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April 29 |
Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
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5.8
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Humpback Rocks Farm
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May 13 |
Open Daily, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Weekend farm-life demonstrations
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63.6
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James River Visitor Center
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May 6 |
Open Wed. - Sun. 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. weekdays;9:00-5:00pm on weekends
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85.6
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Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
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May 6 |
Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
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85.6
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Nature Center
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May 13 |
Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. ( with 1 hour closure at 12:00 p.m.)
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| 85.6 |
Johnson Farm |
May 13 |
Open Th.-Mon., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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169
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Rocky Knob Visitor Center
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May 7 |
Open Sat.-Sun.; 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
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176.2
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Mabry Mill Cultural Site
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May 7 |
Open 10am-4pm Sat.-Sun. only through May 22;Open daily beginning May 28;Weekly music begins May 29 |
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213
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Blue Ridge Music Center
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May 7 |
Open 10am-5pm Thurs. - Mon. through May 23, with Mid-day Mountain Music available daily from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.;Open daily beginning May 26;Concert Season begins May 21, visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information. |
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238.5
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Brinegar Cabin
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May 7 |
Open Sat. &Sun. only, 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. (including holidays);Special request programs may be available during the week by calling 540-745-9680
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294
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Moses Cone Manor House
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April 15 |
Open Fri-Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.;open daily beginning 4/29/2016; also see Concession Facility note
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304.4
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Linn Cove Visitor Center
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April 29 |
Open daily, 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
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316.4
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Linville Falls Visitor Center
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April 29 |
Open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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330.9
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North Carolina Museum of Minerals
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Open Year Round
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Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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364.5
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Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
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April 15
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Open 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Fri. - Sun. through May 1;open daily beginning May 2; beginning May 22 open until 5:00 p.m.
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382.2
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Folk Art Center
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Open Year Round
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Open Daily, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m./6:00 p.m.
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384.5
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Asheville Visitor Center
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Open Year Round
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Open Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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451.2
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Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
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April 29 |
Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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* Please note, schedule subject to change. Real time road closing/opening information is available at http://www.nps.gov/maps/blri/road-closures/.
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