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
Operating schedules are subject to change.
Milepost
Visitor Center/Area
2023 Operating Dates
Notes
5.8
Humpback Rocks Visitor Center
Friday, April 28 - Sunday, October 29
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds. Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
63.6
James River Visitor Center
Friday, May 26 - Sunday, Sept 24
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the canal lock system and the Trail of Trees. Before September 24, Visitor Center open Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
85.6
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
Friday, April 28 - Sunday, October 29
Visitor center open Thursday - Monday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
85.6
Johnson Farm
Grounds open year-round
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds. Farmhouse is closed for the winter.
169
Rocky Knob Visitor Center
Friday, June 23 - Sunday, October 29
Visitor center open Friday - Monday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
176.2
Mabry Mill Cultural Site
Grounds open year-round
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds.
213
Blue Ridge Music Center
Friday, April 28 - Sunday, October 29
From April 28 through May, visitor center open Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. After Memorial Day, open daily.Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information.
238.5
Brinegar Cabin
Grounds open year-round
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds.
241.1
Doughton Park Visitor Center
Friday, May 26 - Sunday, November 12
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
294
Moses Cone Manor House
Friday, April 14 - Sunday, November 26
Manor House, including book store and Southern Highland Craft Guild, open daily 10:00 AM-5:00PM (May-October). In April and November operating hours are Wed-Sun 10:00 AM-4:00PM. Carriage trails open year round.
304.4
Linn Cove Visitor Center
Closed
Closed due to building repair work.
316.4
Linville Falls Visitor Center
Friday, April 28 - Sunday, October 29
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
330.9
North Carolina Museum of Minerals
Friday, April 28 - Sunday, October 29
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
364.5
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
Friday, April 14 - Sunday, November 12
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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
Friday, April 14 - Sunday, November 19
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Campgrounds
Operating schedules are subject to change.Firewood regulations are in effect. More information about park campgrounds here. All campgrounds are closed during winter, typically from November - April.
Milepost
Campground
2023 Operating Dates
Notes
60.8
Otter Creek Campground
Friday, May 26, 2023 - Thursday, August 24, 2023
85.6
Peaks of Otter Campground
Friday, May 26, 2023 - Monday, October 30, 2023
167.1
Rocky Knob Campground
Friday, May 26, 2023 - Monday, October 30, 2023
239.2
Doughton Park Campground
Friday, May 26, 2023 - Monday, October 30, 2023
296.9
Price Park Campground
A Loop - Saturday, April 1, 2023;
Remaining loops Friday, May 26, 2023 - Monday, October 30, 2023
316.4
Linville Falls Campground
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - Monday, October 30, 2023
339.5
Crabtree Falls Campground
Friday, May 26, 2023 - Monday, October 30, 2023
408.8
Mount Pisgah Campground
Friday, May 26, 2023 - Monday, October 30, 2023
In-Park Stores, Restaurants, Lodging, and More
Operating schedules are subject to change.
Milepost
Concession
2023 Operating Dates
Notes
85.6
Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant
Friday, April 28, 2023 - Sunday, November 5, 2023
Visit peaksofotter.com for operating dates and reservation information.
85.6
Peaks of Otter Country Store
Saturday, May 27, 2023 - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Southern Highland Craft Guild at the Moses Cone Manor
Friday, April 14, 2023 - Sunday, November 26, 2023
In April and November, open Weds-Sun 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. May-October open daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visit Southern Highland Craft Guild for more information.
