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

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  Humpback Rocks Visitor Center

  Milepost 5.8 in Virginia near Waynesboro, Va

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  Peaks of Otter Visitor Center

  Milepost 85.6 in Virginia near Bedford, Va

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  Rocky Knob Visitor Center

  Milepost 167 in Virginia near Floyd, Va

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  Blue Ridge Music Center

  Milepost 213 in Virginia near Galax, Va

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  Doughton Park Visitor Center

  Milepost 238 in North Carolina near Laurel Springs, NC

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  Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

  Milepost 294 in North Carolina near Blowing Rock, NC

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  Museum of North Carolina Minerals

  Milepost 331 in North Carolina near Spruce Pine, NC

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  Craggy Gardens Visitor Center

  Milepost 364 in North Carolina near Mt. Mitchell State Park

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  Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

  Milepost 384 in North Carolina in Asheville, NC

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  Waterrock Knob Visitor Center

  Milepost 451.2 in North Carolina near Maggie Valley, NC

 

Parkway Campgrounds

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  Otter Creek Campground

  Milepost 60.8 in VA

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  Peaks of Otter Campground

  Milepost 85.9 in VA

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  Rocky Knob Campground

  Milepost 167.1 in VA

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  Doughton Park Campground

  Milepost 239.2 in NC

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  Julian Price Campground

  Milepost 297.0 in NC

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  Linville Falls Campground

  Milepost 316.4 in NC

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  Crabtree Falls Campground

  Milepost 339.5 in NC

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  Mt Pisgah Campground

  Milepost 408.8 in NC

 

Parkway Picnic Areas

 

Parkway Hiking