While the Blue Ridge Parkway is open 24 hours a day, weather permitting, the facilities along the parkway operate on a seasonal schedule. Here is the 2010 schedule for spot along the entire length of the Parkway.
CAMPGROUNDS Open Dates
Linville Falls 04/02/10 until 11/01/10
Otter Creek 04/02/10 until 11/01/10
All Other Parkway Campgrounds 05/14/10 until 11/01/10
PICNIC AREAS Open Dates
Price Park Open year-round
(weather permitting)
(Full Service Restrooms and Water Fountains open April 30)
Peaks of Otter 04/09/10 until 11/15/10
Humpback Rocks 04/09/10 until 11/15/10
(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)
Linville Falls 04/09/10 until 11/01/10
All Other Parkway Picnic Areas 05/14/10 until 11/01/10
VISITOR CENTERS Hours
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
Last Day Open: Oct 31
James River
May 27 – October 31, 7 Days a Week 9-5
Last Day Open: Oct. 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: Oct. 31
Explore Park Visitor Center (operated by Roanoke County)
May 1 – October 31, 7 Days a Week 9-5
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: Oct 31
Blue Ridge Music Center
April 30 – May 24, 5 Days a Week, Closed Tues & Wed 9-5
May 27 – Oct 31, 7 Days a Week 9-5
Last Day Open: Oct. 31
Moses Cone
(Information desk and bookstore)
Open these Weekends: April 16, 17, 18 9-12, 1-5
April 23 – May 26, 7 Days a Week, Closed for Lunch (12-1) 9-12, 1-5
May 27- Oct 31, 7 Days a Week 9-5
NPS Desk: Last Day Open Oct 31 (EN may stay open weekends in
November, but will make that decision later in the season.)
Moses Cone Concessions
(Craft Center open April 2 - November 29) 9-5
Linn Cove
April 23 – May 26 Closed for Lunch (12-1) 9-12, 1-5
May 27 - Oct. 31, Full Time, 7 Days a Week 9-5
Last Day Open: Oct. 31
Linville Falls
April 23 - May 26: Closed for lunch 12-1 9-12, 1-5
May 27 -Oct. 31, Full Time, 7 Days a Week 9-5
Last Day Open: Oct. 31
Museum of North Carolina Minerals Open Year Round
(Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day)
Oct 31, 2009 – May 26, 2010: Closed for Lunch, 12-1 9-12, 1-5
May 27 – Oct 31 2010 9-5
Nov 1, 2010 – until 2011 spring season: Closed for Lunch, 12-1 9-12, 1-5
Craggy Gardens
Weekends April 10-11, 17-18 10-4
April 23 – May 26 10-4
May 27 – Oct 31 9-5
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 Visitor Center Open Year Round
(Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day) 9-5
Waterrock Knob
April 23 – May 26, 7 Days a Week 10-4
May 27 – Oct 31, Full Time, 7 Days a Week 10-5
Last Day Open: Oct 31
CONCESSIONS FACILITIES
Otter Creek Restaurant and Gift Shop – Milepost 60.8
May 1 – October 2
Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
October 3 – November 1
Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Peaks of Otter Lodge/Restaurant/Lounge/Gift Shop - Milepost 85.9
Lodge, Restaurant and Gift Shop: Open Year-Round
Peaks Country Store: Saturdays and Sundays in May -
May 9 & 10, 16 & 17 and 23, 24 & 25
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Daily
May 30 – November 1
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sharp Top Bus Service: Same dates as the Peaks Country Store
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (bus trips on the hour)
Rocky Knob Cabins - Milepost 174.1
April 23 – November 2
Mabry Mill Restaurant/Gift Shop - Milepost 176.2
April 23 – November 2
Bluffs Lodge/Restaurant/Gift Shop - Milepost 241.1
April 23 – November 2
Price Park Lake Boat Rentals – Milepost 297.1
Weekends: May 15 - 16, and weekends between September 12 and October 25
Daily: May 22 – September 6 (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
Crabtree Meadows Snack Bar/Gift Shop/Camp Store – Milepost 339.5
Apr 23 – October 23
Northwest Trading Post Gift and Craft Shop – Milepost 258.8
April 16 – November 15
Parkway Craft Center at Moses Cone Manor House – Milepost 294
April 2 – November 29 (closed Thanksgiving Day)
Folk Art Center – Milepost 382
(Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
January 1 – March 31 9-5
April 1 – December 31 9-6
Pisgah Inn/Restaurant/Gift Shop/Country Store – Milepost 408.6
March 23 – November 2
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