Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway is a Parkway in North Carolina, Virginia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 8 campgrounds and 14 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
North CarolinaVirginia Parkway No entrance fee America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
8
Visitor centers
14
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Becoming a Blue Ridge Parkway Junior Ranger is exciting and rewarding! Pick up your Junior Ranger Folder and instructions at any park visitor center. Then travel the parkway to get site-specific activity sheets along your journey.
20-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers 469 miles of picturesque road cycling though the Virginia and North Carolina mountains.
Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
Want to take a walk on the wild side? Try a hike in the Middle Prong Wilderness! Adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, this wilderness area protects a beautiful forest and has ample opportunities for solitude.
1-8 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
See all 26 things to do in Blue Ridge →
Activities the NPS lists for Blue Ridge.
Arts and CultureLive MusicAuto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingRoad BikingCampingCar or Front Country CampingFishingFreshwater FishingFoodPicnickingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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The road is open 24 hours a day, weather permitting. Road closures due to inclement weather occur most frequently during winter.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: The weather on the parkway can vary widely along its 469-mile route. Precipitation is possible any time of the year. Winter can be cold and snowy, especially at the higher elevations.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Music Center (Milepost 213) | Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM | (828) 348-3400 | Yes |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) | Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM | (828) 348-3550 | Yes |
| Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (Milepost 364) | Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM | (828) 348-3400 | Yes |
| Doughton Park Visitor Center (Milepost 241) | Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM | (828) 348-3400 | Yes |
| Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) | Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM | — | Yes |
| Humpback Rocks Visitor Center (milepost 5.8) | Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM | 540-943-4716 | Yes |
| James River Visitor Center (Milepost 63.6) | Daily: Closed | — | Yes |
| Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304) | Daily: Closed | — | Yes |
| Linville Falls Visitor Center (Milepost 316) | Daily: Closed | — | Yes |
| Moses Cone Manor House and Visitor Center (Milepost 294) | Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM | (828) 295-3782 | Yes |
| Museum of North Carolina Minerals (Milepost 331) | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM | (828) 765-2761 | Yes |
| Peaks of Otter Visitor Center (Milepost 85.6) | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM | 540-586-4496 | Yes |
| Rocky Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 169) | Mon 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM | (828) 348-3400 | Yes |
| Waterrock Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 451.2) | Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM | (828) 348-3400 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Falls Campground | 81 | 27 | 54 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
| Doughton Park Campground | 108 | 31 | 77 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
| Julian Price Park Campground | 190 | 92 | 98 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
| Linville Falls Campground | 64 | 39 | 25 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
| Mount Pisgah | 125 | 53 | 72 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
| Otter Creek | 68 | 29 | 39 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
| Peaks of Otter Campground | 139 | 61 | 78 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
| Rocky Knob Campground | 106 | 57 | 49 | Yes | $30 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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