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.

CAMPGROUND	OPEN	CLOSE
Linville Falls	04/03/09	11/02/09
Otter Creek (Port-a-Johns will be used before opening and after closing at Montebello and Peaks campgrounds)	04/03/09	11/02/09
All Other Parkway Campgrounds	05/15/09	11/02/09

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PICNIC AREA	OPEN	CLOSE
Price Park (Full Service Restrooms and Water Fountains open April 30)	OPEN YEAR ROUND
Peaks of Otter	04/02/09	11/16/09
Humpback Rocks (Port-a-Johns will be used April 2 to May 8; and October 23 to November 16 at Humpback Rocks and Peaks of Otter Picnic Grounds)	04/02/09	11/16/09
Linville Falls	04/03/09	11/02/09
All Other Parkway Picnic Areas	05/08/09	11/02/09

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VISITOR CENTERS		HOURS
Explore Park Visitor Center (operated by Roanoke County)
	May 1 - October 30, 7 Days a Week	9-5
Humpback Rocks
	April 24 - May 22, 7 Days a Week, Closed for lunch (12-1)	9-5
	May 23 - November 1, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Last day open is November 1
James River
	May 23 - November 1, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Last day open is November 1
Peaks of Otter
	April 24 - May 22, 5 Days a Week, Closed Wed. & Thurs.	9-5
	May 23 - November 1, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Last day open is November 1
Rocky Knob
	Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.): May 10, 11; May 17, 18	9-5
	May 23 - November 1, 7 Days a Week.	9-5
	Last day open is November 1
Blue Ridge Music Center
	May 1 - May 22, 5 Days a Week, Closed Mon. & Tues.	9-5
	May 23 - November 1, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Last day open is November 1
Moses Cone (Information desk and bookstore)
	Open these Weekends: April 10-12; April 17-19; Closed for Lunch (12-1)	9-5
	April 24 - May 22, 7 Days a Week, Closed for Lunch (12-1)	9-5
	May 23 - November 1, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	NPS Desk, Last day open is November 1
	(EN may stay open weekends in Nov.; decision made later in the season)
	(Craft Center opens March 14-November 29)
Linn Cove
	April 24 - November 1, Full Time, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	Closed for Lunch (12-1) April 24 - May 22	9-5
	Last day open is November 1
Linville Falls
	Open these Weekends: April 18-19	9-5
	April 24 - November 1, 7 Days a Week	9-5
	April 24 - May 22: Closed for Lunch 12-1	9-5
	Last day open is November 1
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
	Open Year Round; Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
	October 31, 2008 - May 22, 2009: Closed for Lunch 12-1	9-5
	May 23 - November 1	9-5
	November 2 - until 2010 Spring Season: Closed for Lunch 12-1	9-5
Craggy Gardens
	May 15 - May 23	10-4
	May 24 - November 1	9-5
	One lane expected to be open by May 15, but subject to change. Visitors will experience driving delays in this area with N-S traffic alternating across the one lane.
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 24 - May 22, 7 Days a Week	10-4
	May 23 - November 1, Full Time, 7 Days a Week	10-5
	Last day open is November 1

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