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 & Areas of Interest
Operating schedules are subject to change.
Milepost
Visitor Center/Area
Current Status
2024 Operating Dates
Notes
5.8
Humpback Rocks Visitor Center
OPEN
Friday, April 26 - Sunday, November 3
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds. Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
63.6
James River Visitor Center
OPEN
Saturday, August 24 - Sunday, November 3
Visitor center open Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
85.6
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
OPEN
Friday, April 26 - Sunday, November 3
Visitor center open Thursday - Monday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
85.6
Johnson Farm
OPEN
Grounds open year-round
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds. Farmhouse is open Thursday - Monday.
169
Rocky Knob Visitor Center
CLOSED
Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, September 15
Visitor center open Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
176.2
Mabry Mill Cultural Site
OPEN
Grounds open year-round / VC open Friday, May 10 - Sunday, November 3
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds.
213
Blue Ridge Music Center
OPEN
Friday, April 26 - Sunday, November 10
From April 28 through May, visitor center open Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. After Memorial Day, open daily. Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information.
238.5
Brinegar Cabin
CLOSED
Grounds open year-round
Visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds.
241.1
Doughton Park Visitor Center
CLOSED
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, November 3
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
294
Moses Cone Manor House
OPEN
Friday, April 12 - Sunday, December 1
Manor House, including book store and Southern Highland Craft Guild, open daily 10:00 AM-5:00PM (May-October). In April and November operating hours are Wed-Sun 10:00 AM-4:00PM. Carriage trails open year round.
304.4
Linn Cove Visitor Center
CLOSED
Closed
Closed due to building repair work.
316.4
Linville Falls Visitor Center
CLOSED
Friday, April 26 - Sunday, November 3
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
330.9
North Carolina Museum of Minerals
CLOSED
Friday, April 26- Sunday, November 3
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
364.5
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
CLOSED
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, November 12
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
382.2
Folk Art Center
CLOSED
Open Year-round
Open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Subject to temporary closures due to winter weather.
384.5
Asheville Visitor Center
OPEN
Open Year-round
Open daily 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Subject to temporary closures due to winter weather.
451.2
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
OPEN
Friday, April 12 - Monday, November 11
Visitor center open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Campgrounds
Operating schedules are subject to change.Firewood regulations are in effect. More information about park campgrounds here. All campgrounds are closed during winter, typically from November - April.
Milepost
Campground
Current Status
2024 Operating Dates
Notes
60.8
Otter Creek Campground
CLOSED
Closed for Remainder of 2024 Season
85.6
Peaks of Otter Campground
OPEN
Friday, June 14, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024
First-come, first-served until October 14
167.1
Rocky Knob Campground
OPEN
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024
First-come, first-served until October 14
239.2
Doughton Park Campground
CLOSED
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024
296.9
Price Park Campground
CLOSED
A Loop - Friday, April 5, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024;
Remaining loops Friday, May 24, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024
316.4
Linville Falls Campground
CLOSED
Friday, April 5, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024
339.5
Crabtree Falls Campground
CLOSED
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024
408.8
Mount Pisgah Campground
CLOSED
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024
In-Park Stores, Restaurants, Lodging, and More
Operating schedules are subject to change.
Milepost
Concession
Current Status
2024 Operating Dates
Notes
85.6
Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant
OPEN
Friday, April 26, 2024 - Sunday, November 3, 2024
Buffet Breakfast Daily 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Lunch Daily 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Dinner Daily 4:30 PM - 9 PM
Visit peaksofotter.com for operating dates and reservation information.
85.6
Peaks of Otter Country Store
OPEN
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
Wed - Sun 10 AM - 4 PM
See peaksofotter.com for schedule details
85.6
Sharp Top Shuttle at Peaks of Otter
OPEN
Friday, April 26, 2024 - Sunday, November 3, 2024
Mon - Sun 9 AM - 5 PM
Operating days vary by season. See peaksofotter.com for details of the schedule.
85.6
Sharp Top Store
OPEN
Friday, April 26, 2024 - Sunday, November 3, 2024
Mon - Sun 9:30 AM - 5 PM
See peaksofotter.com for schedule details
Southern Highland Craft Guild at the Moses Cone Manor
CLOSED
Friday, April 12, 2024 - Saturday, November 30, 2024
In April and November, open Weds-Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
May-October open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Visit Southern Highland Craft Guild for more information.
296.9
Price Park Boat Rental
CLOSED
May - September 2024 (weekends in April and October)
May - September, open Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sat-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
April and October Weekends, open Fri - Sun, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weather dependent
See www.pricelakeboatrentals.com for schedule details.
382.2
Folk Art Center
CLOSED
Year Round
Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit craftguild.org for more information and operating hours.
408.8
Pisgah Inn & Restaurant
CLOSED
Monday, April 1, 2024 - Thursday, October 31, 2024
Front Desk open 24/7, Restaurant open:
Breakfast - 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Lunch - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Dinner - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dining room seating is by reservation, room guests get first preference.
Visit pisgahinn.com for more information.
Picnic Areas
Operating schedules are subject to change. Picnic areas are open sunrise to sunset.
Milepost
Picnic Area
Current Status
2024 Operating Dates
Notes
8.5
Humpback Rocks Picnic Area
OPEN
Open year round
No services available in winter
63.6
James River Picnic Area
OPEN
Open year round
No services available in winter
85.6
Peaks of Otter Picnic Area
OPEN
Friday, May 10, 2024 - Monday, November 4, 2024
120.4
Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area
OPEN
Open year round
154.5
Smart View Picnic Area
OPEN
Friday, May 10, 2024 - Monday, November 4, 2024
169
Rocky Knob Picnic Area
OPEN
Friday, May 10, 2024 - Monday, November 4, 2024
188.8
Groundhog Picnic Area
OPEN
Friday, May 10, 2024 - Monday, November 4, 2024
217.5
Cumberland Knob Picnic Area
CLOSED
Friday, May 10, 2024 - Monday, November 4, 2024
241.1
Doughton Park Picnic Area
CLOSED
Friday, May 10, 2024 - Monday, November 4, 2024
271.9
Jeffress Park Picnic Area
CLOSED
Closed due to road construction.
No services available in winter
296.4
Price Park Picnic Area
OPEN
Open year round
Portable Toilets only; No services available in winter
