Evening on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
Parkway · NC, VA
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. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park8 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good14 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available19 activities
Park Name
InfoBlue Ridge Parkway
Designation
InfoParkway
State(s)
InfoNC, VA
Phone
Info8283483400
blri_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe road is open 24 hours a day, weather permitting. Road closures due to inclement weather occur most frequently during winter. Sections of the road may also be closed during road maintenance projects. Check our road closure map to verify that the parkway is open before traveling. Visitor centers and other facilities have hours and seasons that vary. Most picnic areas, campgrounds, and visitor centers are closed from the beginning of November until early May.
Visitor Center: Waterrock Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 451.2)
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Visitor Center: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384)
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Visitor Center: Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)
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Themes & Topics
InfoEngineering, Landscape Design, Music + 15 more
Weather Info
InfoThe 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. Spring and fall
Getting There
InfoThe parkway is a 469-mile-long scenic road connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Numerous federal and state highways provide access
Location
Info35.5657° N, -82.4865° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website