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.Road information is available at www.nps.gov/maps/blri/road-closures.
Visitor Centers & Areas of Interest
Operating schedules are subject to change due to weather and in support of federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Milepost
Visitor Center/Area
Tentative
2021 Opening Dates
Notes
5.8
Humpback Rocks Visitor Center
Closed for season
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 season
85.6
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
Closed for season
85.6
Johnson Farm
Closed for season
Farmhouse is closed. Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds.
169
Rocky Knob Visitor Center
Closed for season
176.2
Mabry Mill Cultural Site
Grounds open
Historic structures are closed. Visitors may tour the grounds.
The Southern Highlands Craft Guild store and America's National Parks store will reopen on April 15. In April the stores will be open Thursday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. In May, open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. June through October, open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The remainder of house will be closed. Carriage trails are open.
304.4
Linn Cove Visitor Center
Closed for season
316.4
Linville Falls Visitor Center
April 30
Open daily 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
330.9
North Carolina Museum of Minerals
Open on weekends in winter/spring
Limitied services available - visitor Information desk open, park store and exhibit area closed. Through April – open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closes for lunch).
364.5
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
April 17
Open daily 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
382.2
Folk Art Center
Open Year-round
Jan 1 - March 14 open Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; March 15 - Dec 31 open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 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
April 17
Open daily 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Campgrounds
Operating schedules are subject to change due to weather and in support of federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.Firewood regulations are in effect.
Milepost
Campground
Tentative
2021 Operating Dates
Notes
60.8
Otter Creek Campground
May 28 - Oct 31
Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 28-Oct 23. First-come, first-served Oct 24 - Oct 30.
85.6
Peaks of Otter Campground
May 28 -Oct 31
Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 28 - Oct 23. First-come, first-served Oct 24 - Oct 30.
167.1
Rocky Knob Campground
May 28 - Oct 31
Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 28 - Oct 23. First-come, first-served Oct 24-Oct 30.
239.2
Doughton Park Campground
May 28 - Oct 31
Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 28 -Oct 23. First-come, first-served Oct 24 - Oct 30.
296.9
Price Park Campground
April 2 - Oct 31
From April 2 - May 28 only Loop A is open, operating on a first-come, first served. During the reservation season, campsites on Loop A are available by reservation only. Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 28 - Oct 23. First-come, first-served Oct 24 - Oct 30.
316.4
Linville Falls Campground
April 2 - Oct 31
April 2 - May 28 first-come, first served. Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 28 - Oct 23. First-come, first-served Oct 24 - Oct 30.
339.5
Crabtree Falls Campground
May 28 - Oct 31
Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 28 - Oct 23. First-come, first-served Oct 24 - Oct 30.
408.8
Mount Pisgah Campground
May 28 - Oct 31
Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 28 - Oct 23. First-come, first-served Oct 24 - Oct 30.
In-Park Stores, Restaurants, Lodging, and More
Operating schedules are subject to change due to weather and in support of federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Milepost
Concession
2021 Tentative Operating Dates
Notes
85.6
Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant
May 3 - Nov 28
Visit peaksofotter.com for operating dates and reservation information.
