Plan Your Visit

Road Status and Closures Is where you want to visit closed?   The Blue Ridge Parkway is designed for slow-paced travel, 45 mph or less--a travel experience free from the commercial traffic and congestion of high-speed highways. Plan your visit to "America's Favorite Drive".     Road Closures Severe weather can cause temporary closures along the Parkway. Check for current closures. Basic Information Weather, road status, operating hours, permits and reservations, and more. Things To Do Hiking, bicycling, concerts, picnicking, and camping...It's all here. Places to Go Popular destinations along the Parkway Stay Safe During Your Visit Discover tips that will make your visit enjoyable and safe. Visitor Centers Your first stop for parkway information, maps, and touring recommendations. Music and Concerts Enjoy traditional music from the Southern Appalachians. Lodges, Campgrounds and Restaurants Information about camping and lodging, food and services. Directions and Maps View maps of the park and get traffic and travel tips.
Download the free Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Planner for your smart phone. Access detailed information for the Parkway's four major regions (Ridge, Plateau, Highlands and Pisgah) as well as information for connecting regions including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park region (located near the Parkway's southern end) and the Shenandoah National Park region (near the Parkway's northern end). Explore by region, activity, or by proximity to your location. Download the app to your phone to access content with or without a cell signal during your trip to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway area, or use it to plan your vacation before you leave home. There is no charge to download the "Blue Ridge Parkway - Travel Planner" and it's available on both Android™ and iPhone® platforms. Download links are available at The Blue Ridge Parkway Association website.