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.

• Visitor Centers
• Campgrounds
• Picnic Areas
• Hiking

 

 

PARKWAY VISITOR CENTERS

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  Humpback Rocks Visitor Center

  Milepost 5.8 in VA

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  Peaks of Otter Visitor Center

  MP 85.6 in VA

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  Mabry Mill Visitor Center

  MP 176 in VA

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  Blue Ridge Music Center

  MP 213 in VA

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  Doughton Park Visitor Center

  MP 238 in NC

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  Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

  MP 294 in NC

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  Museum of North Carolina Minerals

  MP 331 in NC

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  Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

  MP 384 in NC

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  Waterrock Knob Visitor Center

  MP 451.2 in NC

 

Parkway Campgrounds

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  Otter Creek Campground

  Milepost 60.8 in VA

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  Peaks of Otter Campground

  Milepost 85.9 in VA

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  Rocky Knob Campground

  Milepost 167.1 in VA

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  Doughton Park Campground

  Milepost 239.2 in NC

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  Julian Price Campground

  Milepost 297.0 in NC

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  Linville Falls Campground

  Milepost 316.4 in NC

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  Crabtree Falls Campground

  Milepost 339.5 in NC

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  Mt Pisgah Campground

  Milepost 408.8 in NC

 

Parkway Picnic Areas

 

Parkway Hiking