The Blue Ridge Parkway has announced the 2018 opening dates.
A reminder that the Linn Cove Viaduct at Grandfather Mountain is closed until May 24 for repaving and repairs. A traffic detour is in place from milepost 298.6 (Holloway Mountain Road) to Milepost 305.1 (U.S. 221). Gates will be located at milepost 303.6, Wilson Creek Overlook on the north and milepost 305.1, U.S. 221 on the south end of the work zone. Within the closed area, including the trail areas beneath the viaduct, the Parkway will be closed to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
In the High Country portion of the Parkway:
Price Park Campground opens April 6 to October 28. Reservations are available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20. All sites are first-come, first-served until May 20 and during the last week in October. From April 6 – May 19, only Loop A will be open.
Linville Falls Campground opens April 6 to October 28. Reservations are available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20. All sites are first-come, first-served until May 20 and during the last week in October.
Parkway Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor March 30 – Nov. 30. Visit craftguild.org for more information.
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Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters, generators, and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.
Price Park Boat Rental open April 7- May 27 Weekends Only (Fri-Sun) 11am-6pm; May 28- September 2 Daily (Mon-Sun) 9am-7pm; September 7- October 28 Weekends Only (Fri-Sun) 11am-6pm
Northwest Trading Post in Glendale Springs opens April 14 – Oct 31.
Price Park Picnic Area, Open Year Round, Portable toilets available in off season from late October to mid-May
Linville Falls Picnic Area opens April 6-Oct 28 -Portable toilets available in off season from late October to mid-May
Moses Cone Manor House opens May 25-Oct 28
Linn Cove Visitor Center opens May 25-Oct 28
Linville Falls Visitor Center opens May 25-Oct 28
Milepost
Visitor Center/Area
2018 Operating Dates
Notes
5.8
Humpback Rocks Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
5.8
Humpback Rocks Farm
May 25-Oct 28
63.6
James River Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
85.6
Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
85.6
Johnson Farm
May 25-Oct 28
169
Rocky Knob Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
176.2
Mabry Mill Cultural Site
May 25-Oct 28
213
Blue Ridge Music Center
May 4-Oct 28
From May 4-24, open Thursday- Monday. Closed Tues/Weds. Beginning May 24, the center will be open daily. Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information.
238.5
Brinegar Cabin
May 25-Oct 28
241.1
Doughton Park Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
294
Moses Cone Manor House
May 25-Oct 28
304.4
Linn Cove Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
316.4
Linville Falls Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
330.9
North Carolina Museum of Minerals
Open Year Round
Open Daily, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Closed noon-1:00 PM).
364.5
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
382.2
Folk Art Center
Open Year Round
Open Daily 9:00 AM-6:00 PM through December; Open 9:00 AM-5:00 PM January-March
384.5
Asheville Visitor Center
Open Year Round
Open Daily 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
451.2
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
May 25-Oct 28
Campgrounds
Advance reservations available on www.recreation.gov. During the last week in October, all campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Last night of camping is October 28, 2018. Campers must check out by noon on October 29. New firewood regulations are in effect.
Please note that limited services may be available earlier in the season. Additional details concerning opening dates will be available by April 1.
Milepost
Campground
2018 Operating Dates
Notes
60.8
Otter Creek Campground
May 20-Oct 28
Reservations available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20.
85.6
Peaks of Otter Campground
May 20-Oct 28
Reservations available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20.
167.1
Rocky Knob Campground
May 20-Oct 28
Reservations available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20.
239.2
Doughton Park Campground
May 20-Oct 28
Reservations available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20.
296.9
Price Park Campground
April 6-Oct 28
Reservations are available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20. All sites are first-come, first-served until May 20 and during the last week in October. From April 6 – May 19, only Loop A will be open.
316.4
Linville Falls Campground
April 6-Oct 28
Reservations are available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20. All sites are first-come, first-served until May 20 and during the last week in October.
339.5
Crabtree Falls Campground
May 20-Oct 28
Open first come, first served. Reservations not available.
408.8
Mount Pisgah Campground
May 20-Oct 28
Reservations available on recreation.gov for May 20 – October 20.
Concession Facilities
Milepost
Concession
2018 Operating Dates
Notes
85.6
Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant
Open most weekends in winter.
Open daily March 16 – Nov 26.
Visit peaksofotter.com for winter operating dates and reservation information.
Please note that limited services may be available earlier in the season. Additional details concerning opening dates and hours will be available by April 1.
Milepost
Picnic Area
2018
Operating Dates
Notes
8.5
Humpback Rocks Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
63.6
James River Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
85.6
Peaks of Otter Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
120.4
Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
154.5
Smart View Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
169
Rocky Knob Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
188.8
Groundhog Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
217.5
Cumberland Knob Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
241.1
Doughton Park Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
271.9
Jeffress Park Picnic Area
May 25-Oct 28
Portable toilets available in off season from late October to mid-May
296.4
Price Park Picnic Area
Open Year Round
Portable toilets available in off season from late October to mid-May
316.4
Linville Falls Picnic Area
April 6-Oct 28
Portable toilets available in off season from late October to mid-May
