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

Humpback Rocks Visitor Center

Milepost 5.8 in Virginia near Waynesboro, Va

Peaks of Otter Visitor Center

Milepost 85.6 in Virginia near Bedford, Va

Rocky Knob Visitor Center

Milepost 167 in Virginia near Floyd, Va

Blue Ridge Music Center

Milepost 213 in Virginia near Galax, Va

Doughton Park Visitor Center

Milepost 238 in North Carolina near Laurel Springs, NC

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

Milepost 294 in North Carolina near Blowing Rock, NC

Museum of North Carolina Minerals

Milepost 331 in North Carolina near Spruce Pine, NC

Craggy Gardens Visitor Center

Milepost 364 in North Carolina near Mt. Mitchell State Park

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

Milepost 384 in North Carolina in Asheville, NC

Waterrock Knob Visitor Center

Milepost 451.2 in North Carolina near Maggie Valley, NC

 

Parkway Campgrounds

Otter Creek Campground

Milepost 60.8 in VA

Peaks of Otter Campground

Milepost 85.9 in VA

Rocky Knob Campground

Milepost 167.1 in VA

Doughton Park Campground

Milepost 239.2 in NC

Julian Price Campground

Milepost 297.0 in NC

Linville Falls Campground

Milepost 316.4 in NC

Crabtree Falls Campground

Milepost 339.5 in NC

Mt Pisgah Campground

Milepost 408.8 in NC

 

Parkway Picnic Areas

 

Parkway Hiking