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.

Operating schedules are subject to change in support of federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. More Info...

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

 

Visitor Centers & Areas of Interest

Operating schedules are subject to change in a continuing effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Milepost	Visitor Center/Area	2020 Operating Dates	Notes
5.8	Humpback Rocks Visitor Center	Closed for winter	Visitor Center and historic buildings are closed. Visitors may take self-guided tours of the mountain farm grounds.
63.6	James River Visitor Center	Closed for winter
85.6	Peaks of Otter Visitor Center	Closed for winter
85.6	Johnson Farm	Closed for winter	Farmhouse is closed. Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds.
169	Rocky Knob Visitor Center	Closed for winter
176.2	Mabry Mill Cultural Site	Limited outdoor facilities open	Historic structures are closed, but visitors may tour the grounds.
213	Blue Ridge Music Center	Closed for winter	Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information.
238.5	Brinegar Cabin	Closed for winter
241.1	Doughton Park Visitor Center	Closed for winter
294	Moses Cone Manor House	Open until Nov 29	Craft Shop and Park Store open Thurs-Sun in November. Hours 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Park store open through November 8. Craft Shop open through November 29. Other areas inside the manor house are closed due to COVID-19. The grounds and carriage trails around the house are open.
304.4	Linn Cove Visitor Center	Closed for winter
316.4	Linville Falls Visitor Center	Closed for winter
330.9	North Carolina Museum of Minerals	Open through December	Limitied services available - visitor Information desk open, park store and exhibit area closed. During November - December, open Thursday - Monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closes for lunch).
364.5	Craggy Gardens Visitor Center	Closed for winter
382.2	Folk Art Center	Open Year-round	Open Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed Monday. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
384.5	Asheville Visitor Center	Open Year-round	Visitor Center open daily 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
451.2	Waterrock Knob Visitor Center	Open until Nov 15	Park Store open daily 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closes for lunch).

 

Campgrounds

Operating schedules are subject to change in a continuing effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Firewood regulations are in effect.

Milepost	Campground	2020 Operating Dates	Notes
60.8	Otter Creek Campground	Closed for winter
85.6	Peaks of Otter Campground	Closed for winter	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov
167.1	Rocky Knob Campground	Closed for winter	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov
239.2	Doughton Park Campground	Closed for winter
296.9	Price Park Campground	Closed for winter	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov
316.4	Linville Falls Campground	Closed for winter	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov
339.5	Crabtree Falls Campground	Closed for winter
408.8	Mount Pisgah Campground	Closed for winter	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov

 

In-Park Stores, Restaurants, Lodging, and More

Operating schedules are subject to change in a continuing effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Milepost	Concession	2020 Operating Dates	Notes
85.6	Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant	June 24 - Nov 29	Visit peaksofotter.com for operating dates and reservation information.
85.6	Peaks of Otter Country Store	See peaksofotter.com for schedule
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	See peaksofotter.com for schedule
176.2	Mabry Mill Restaurant & Gift Shop	Closed for winter	Visit mabrymillrestaurant.com for additional information.
241.1	Bluffs Restaurant	Reopening Spring 2021	Closed for the 2020 season. Please visit www.bluffsrestaurant.org for updates to the operating schedule.
258.7	Northwest Trading Post	June 8 - Nov 8	Open daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
294	Parkway Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor	July 16 - Nov 29	Operating hours vary by season. Visit craftguild.org 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 in a continuing effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Milepost	Picnic Area	2020 Operating Dates	Notes
8.5	Humpback Rocks Picnic Area	Closed for winter
63.6	James River Picnic Area	Closed for winter
85.6	Peaks of Otter Picnic Area	Closed for winter
120.4	Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area	Closed for winter
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	Closed for winter
296.4	Price Park Picnic Area	Closed for winter
316.4	Linville Falls Picnic Area	Closed for 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