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	May 1 - Nov 1	Open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The farm at Humpback Rocks is open daily from May 22- Nov 1.
63.6	James River Visitor Center	May 22 - Nov 1	Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed 30 minutes for lunch between noon and 1:00 PM
85.6	Peaks of Otter Visitor Center	May 1 - Nov 1	Open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
85.6	Johnson Farm	May 15 - Oct 4	Grounds around farm open for self-guided tours. Buildings open Thursday-Monday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
169	Rocky Knob Visitor Center	May 15 - Nov 1	Open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
176.2	Mabry Mill Cultural Site	May 25 - Nov 1	Open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Music on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 PM during summer and fall.
213	Blue Ridge Music Center	May 1 - Nov 1	Open Thurs - Mon until May 24, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed Tues - Weds. // Beginning May 24, the center will be open daily. Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information.
238.5	Brinegar Cabin	May 30 - Nov 1	Open Sat - Sun, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
241.1	Doughton Park Visitor Center	May 24 - Nov 1	Open Thurs - Mon, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed Tues-Weds.
294	Moses Cone Manor House	May 1 - Nov 20	Open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
304.4	Linn Cove Visitor Center	May 1 - Nov 1	Open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
316.4	Linville Falls Visitor Center	May 1 - Nov 1	Open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
330.9	North Carolina Museum of Minerals	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Currently closed due to COVID-19. Normally open daily, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
364.5	Craggy Gardens Visitor Center	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Currently closed due to COVID-19. Normally open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM from April until November.
382.2	Folk Art Center	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Currently closed due to COVID-19. Normally open daily 9:00 AM-6:00 PM in April-December; and 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in January-March. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
384.5	Asheville Visitor Center	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Currently closed due to COVID-19. Normally open daily, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
451.2	Waterrock Knob Visitor Center	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Currently closed due to COVID-19. Normally open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM from April until November.

 

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	May 15 - Nov 1	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 15 - Oct 24. First-come, first-served Oct 25 - Nov 1.
85.6	Peaks of Otter Campground	May 15 - Nov 1	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 15 - Oct 24. First-come, first-served Oct 25 - Nov 1.
167.1	Rocky Knob Campground	May 15 - Nov 1	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 15 - Oct 24. First-come, first-served Oct 25 - Nov 1.
239.2	Doughton Park Campground	May 15 - Nov 1	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 15 - Oct 24. First-come, first-served Oct 25 - Nov 1.
296.9	Price Park Campground	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 15 - Oct 24. First-come, first-served through May 14, and Oct 25 - Nov 1.
316.4	Linville Falls Campground	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 15 - Oct 24. First-come, first-served through May 14, and Oct 25 - Nov 1.
339.5	Crabtree Falls Campground	May 15 - Nov 1	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 15 - Oct 24. First-come, first-served Oct 25 - Nov 1.
408.8	Mount Pisgah Campground	May 15 - Nov 1	Reservations available on www.recreation.gov for May 15 - Oct 24. First-come, first-served Oct 25 - Nov 1.

 

Concession Facilities

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	May 1 - 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	May 4 - Nov 3	Operating days through the week 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	Mid-May (To be determined) - Nov 1	Visit mabrymillrestaurant.com for more information.
258.7	Northwest Trading Post	To be determined
294	Parkway Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Operating hours vary by season. Visit craftguild.org for more information.
296.9	Price Park Boat Rental	April 10 - Nov 1	In spring and fall, open on weekends only. See pricelakeboatrentals.wix.com for schedule details.
382.2	Folk Art Center	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19	Visit craftguild.org for more information.
408.8	Pisgah Inn & Restaurant	May 1 - Oct 31	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	May 15 - Nov 1
63.6	James River Picnic Area	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19
85.6	Peaks of Otter Picnic Area	May 15 - Nov 1
120.4	Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31
154.5	Smart View Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31
169	Rocky Knob Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31
188.8	Groundhog Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31
217.5	Cumberland Knob Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31
241.1	Doughton Park Picnic Area	May 15- Oct 31
271.9	Jeffress Park Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31
296.4	Price Park Picnic Area	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19
316.4	Linville Falls Picnic Area	Closed until further notice due to COVID-19
340.2	Crabtree Falls Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31
367.6	Craggy Gardens Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31
407.8	Mount Pisgah Picnic Area	May 15-Oct 31