Blue Ridge Parkway Facilities Hours of Operation

Blue Ridge Parkway facilities open on a staggered basis beginning in April. It should be noted that Spring is a transitional time weather-wise in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Warm days can be followed quickly by a cold front that brings the return of winter conditions. It's important to check weather forecasts prior to your drive.

Some Parkway facilities are open year round. These include the Museum of North Carolina Minerals (MP 331), Folk Art Center (MP 382) and Parkway Headquarters in Asheville.

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CAMPGROUND	OPEN	CLOSE
Linville Falls	04/02/10	11/01/11
Otter Creek (Port-a-Johns will be used before opening and after closing at Montebello and Peaks campgrounds)	04/02/10	11/01/11
All Other Parkway Campgrounds	05/14/10	11/01/11

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PICNIC AREA	OPEN	CLOSE
Price Park (Full Service Restrooms and Water Fountains open April 30)	OPEN YEAR ROUND (weather permitting)
Peaks of Otter	04/09/10	11/15/11
Humpback Rocks (Port-a-Johns will be used April 8 to May 7; and October 23 to November 16 at Humpback Rocks and Peaks of Otter Picnic Grounds)	04/09/10	11/15/11
Linville Falls	04/09/10	11/01/11
All Other Parkway Picnic Areas	05/14/10	11/01/11

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VISITOR CENTERS		HOURS
Explore Park Visitor Center (operated by Roanoke County)
	May 1 - October 31, 7 Days a Week	9-5
Humpback Rocks
	April 23 - May 26, 7 Days a Week, Closed for lunch (12-1)	9-5
	May 27 - October 31, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Last day open is October 31
James River
	May 27 - October 31, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Last day open is October 31
Peaks of Otter
	April 30 - May 26, 5 Days a Week, Closed Wed. & Thurs.	9-5
	May 27 - October 31, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Last day open is October 31
Rocky Knob
	Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.): May 8 - 9; May 15 - 16; May 22 - 23	9-5
	May 27 - October 31, 7 Days a Week.	9-5
	Last day open is October 31
Blue Ridge Music Center
	April 30 - May 24, 5 Days a Week, Closed Tues. & Wed.	9-5
	May 27 - October 31, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Last day open is October 31
Moses Cone (Information desk and bookstore)
	Open these Weekends: April 16-18; Closed for Lunch (12-1)	9-5
	April 23 - May 26, 7 Days a Week, Closed for Lunch (12-1)	9-5
	May 27 - October 31, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	NPS Desk: Last day open is October 31
	(EN may stay open weekends in Nov.; decision made later in the season)
	(Craft Center open April 2 - November 29)
Linn Cove
	May 27 - October 31, Full Time, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Closed for Lunch (12-1) April 23 - May 26	9-5
	Last day open is October 31
Linville Falls
	May 27 - October 31, Full Time, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	April 23 - May 26: Closed for Lunch 12-1	9-5
	Last day open is October 31
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
	Open Year Round; Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
	October 31, 2009 - May 26, 2010: Closed for Lunch 12-1	9-5
	May 27 - October 31	9-5
	November 1 - until 2011 Spring Season: Closed for Lunch 12-1	9-5
Craggy Gardens
	Open Weekends: April 10-11; April 17-18	10-4
	April 23 - May 26	10-4
	May 27 - Oct 31
	Eastern may stay open a few weekends into November, weather permitting
Folk Art Center
	Open Year Round; Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
	January 1 - March 31	9-5
	April 1 - December 31	9-6
Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center at MP 384
	Open Year Round; Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day	9-5
Waterrock Knob
	April 23 - May 26, 7 Days a Week	10-4
	May 27 - October 31, Full Time, 7 Days a Week	10-5
	Last day open is October 31
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