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.

Facility operating schedules are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions and other uncontrollable factors. Information is available at www.nps.gov/maps/blri/road-closures.

Mask requirements vary along the parkway based on local conditions, published weekly by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Check current status.

 

Visitor Centers & Areas of Interest

Milepost	Visitor Center/Area	2022 Operating Dates	Notes
5.8	Humpback Rocks Visitor Center	Closed for winter	Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds. Buildings are closed for the winter.
63.6	James River Visitor Center	Closed for winter	Visitors may take self-guided tours of the canal lock system and the Trail of Trees.
85.6	Peaks of Otter Visitor Center	Closed for winter
85.6	Johnson Farm	Grounds open	Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds. Farmhouse is closed for the winter.
169	Rocky Knob Visitor Center	Closed
176.2	Mabry Mill Cultural Site	Grounds open	Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds. Buildings are closed for the winter.
213	Blue Ridge Music Center	Closed for winter	Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information.
238.5	Brinegar Cabin	Grounds open	Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds. Buildings are closed for the winter.
241.1	Doughton Park Visitor Center	Closed for winter
294	Moses Cone Manor House	April 15-Nov 27*	House open Weds-Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM until Nov 27. The book store in the house will close on Nov 13, but the Craft Guild will remain open until Nov 27. House closed during the winter. Carriage trails open year round.
304.4	Linn Cove Visitor Center	Closed	Closed due to building repair work.
316.4	Linville Falls Visitor Center	Closed for winter
330.9	North Carolina Museum of Minerals	Open Year-round	Open daily 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Subject to temporary closures due to winter weather.
364.5	Craggy Gardens Visitor Center	Closed for winter
382.2	Folk Art Center	Open Year-round	Open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Subject to temporary closures due to winter weather.
384.5	Asheville Visitor Center	Open Year-round	Open daily 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Subject to temporary closures due to winter weather.
451.2	Waterrock Knob Visitor Center	Closed for winter

 

Campgrounds

Operating schedules are subject to change. Firewood regulations are in effect. All campgrounds close at noon on Nov 1, 2022. All campgrounds are closed during winter, typically from November - April.

Milepost	Campground	2022 Operating Dates	Notes
60.8	Otter Creek Campground	Closed for winter
85.6	Peaks of Otter Campground	Closed for winter
167.1	Rocky Knob Campground	Closed for winter
239.2	Doughton Park Campground	Closed for winter
296.9	Price Park Campground	Closed for winter
316.4	Linville Falls Campground	Closed for winter
339.5	Crabtree Falls Campground	Closed for winter
408.8	Mount Pisgah Campground	Closed for winter

 

In-Park Stores, Restaurants, Lodging, and More

Operating schedules are subject to change.

Milepost	Concession	2022 Operating Dates	Notes
85.6	Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant	Closed for winter	Visit peaksofotter.com for operating dates and reservation information.
85.6	Peaks of Otter Country Store	Closed for winter See peaksofotter.com for schedule	See peaksofotter.com for schedule details
85.6	Sharp Top Shuttle at Peaks of Otter	Closed for winter	Operating days vary by season. See peaksofotter.com for details of the schedule.
85.6	Sharp Top Store	Closed for winter	See peaksofotter.com for schedule details
176.2	Mabry Mill Restaurant & Gift Shop	Closed for winter	Visit mabrymillrestaurant.com for additional information.
241.1	Bluffs Restaurant	Closed for winter	Please visit www.bluffsrestaurant.org for operating schedule.
258.7	Northwest Trading Post	Closed for winter	Visit Northwest Trading Post for operating schedule.
294	Southern Highland Craft Guild at the Moses Cone Manor	April 15 - Nov 27	In November, open Weds-Sun 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Visit Southern Highland Craft Guild for more information.
296.9	Price Park Boat Rental	Closed for winter	See www.pricelakeboatrentals.com for schedule details.
382.2	Folk Art Center	Year Round	Visit craftguild.org for more information and operating hours.
408.8	Pisgah Inn & Restaurant	Closed for winter	Visit pisgahinn.com for more information.

 

Picnic Areas

Operating schedules are subject to change.

Milepost	Picnic Area	2022 Operating Dates	Notes
8.5	Humpback Rocks Picnic Area	Open year round	No services available in winter
63.6	James River Picnic Area	Open year round	No services available in winter
85.6	Peaks of Otter Picnic Area	Closed for winter
120.4	Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area	Open year round
154.5	Smart View Picnic Area	Closed for winter
169	Rocky Knob Picnic Area	Closed for winter
188.8	Groundhog Picnic Area	Closed for winter
217.5	Cumberland Knob Picnic Area	Closed for winter
241.1	Doughton Park Picnic Area	Closed for winter
271.9	Jeffress Park Picnic Area	Open year round	No services available in winter
296.4	Price Park Picnic Area	Open year round	No services available in winter
316.4	Linville Falls Picnic Area	Open year round	No services available in winter
340.2	Crabtree Falls Picnic Area	Closed for winter
367.6	Craggy Gardens Picnic Area	Closed for winter
407.8	Mount Pisgah Picnic Area	Closed for winter