Last updated: September 2, 2022
Place
Main Visitor Parking Lot
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Amenities
2 listed
Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV
The pedestrian bridge over the Front Lake dam at the main park entrance is closed. To access park buildings, restrooms, and trails on foot during the closure, visitors must now walk an additional 0.4 mile around Front Lake, and then walk 1/3 mile up a steeply graded hill to the Sandburg Home and farm. Be prepared for this detour when you arrive. View a trail map with the detour here. If you need accessibility assistance, please call 828-707-8125 when you arrive and visit our accessibility page for more information.
Due to the Front Lake bridge closure, a shuttle service is available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Friday, September 2 – Sunday, October 30, 2022. The free shuttle will transport visitors from the main parking lot, on Little River Road, to the Sandburg Home and goat farm.
Free parking is available at the entrance to the park. The parking lot has three oversize vehicle parking spaces for RV's and buses. Vehicles with trailers will be unable to park in these spaces and should use the playhouse lot across the street subject to availability. On busy days the lot fills quickly.
Accessibility:
There are 2 accessible parking spaces in the main visitor lot. The walk from the visitor parking lot to the home is 1/3 mile and gains 100 feet in elevation. This can be challenging for many visitors. If you feel this climb may be a challenge for you, please call a park ranger from your cell phone using the phone number posted at the accessible parking spaces. The ranger will either be able to provide a shuttle or will make other accommodations.
Due to the Front Lake bridge closure, a shuttle service is available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Friday, September 2 – Sunday, October 30, 2022. The free shuttle will transport visitors from the main parking lot, on Little River Road, to the Sandburg Home and goat farm.
Free parking is available at the entrance to the park. The parking lot has three oversize vehicle parking spaces for RV's and buses. Vehicles with trailers will be unable to park in these spaces and should use the playhouse lot across the street subject to availability. On busy days the lot fills quickly.
Additional Parking Options
- There is a Hikers' Parking Lot located 1/2 mile down Little River Rd from the Visitor Parking Lot for visitors who are just coming to enjoy a hike in the park.
- Visitors may park behind the Flat Rock Village Offices located at 110 Village Center Drive, Flat Rock, NC. It is a short walk to the park from this lot.
- Visitors may use the Flat Rock Playhouse lot directly across the street in the morning until noon and in the afternoon when there are no performances. There will be signs posted at the playhouse to restrict parking for performances. Please be a courteous neighbor and pay attention to their signs.
Accessibility:
There are 2 accessible parking spaces in the main visitor lot. The walk from the visitor parking lot to the home is 1/3 mile and gains 100 feet in elevation. This can be challenging for many visitors. If you feel this climb may be a challenge for you, please call a park ranger from your cell phone using the phone number posted at the accessible parking spaces. The ranger will either be able to provide a shuttle or will make other accommodations.