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 2009 schedule for spot along the entire length of the Parkway.
CAMPGROUNDS
Linville Falls 04/03/09-11/02/09
Otter Creek 05/15/09-11/02/09
All Other Parkway Campgrounds 05/15/09-11/02/09
PICNIC AREAS
Price Park Open year-round (as weather permits)Full Service restrooms and water fountains open April 30
Peaks of Otter 04/02/09-11/16/09
Humpback Rocks 04/02/09-11/16/09
(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)
Linville Falls 04/03/09-11/02/09
All Other Parkway Picnic Areas 05/08/09-11/02/09
VISITOR CENTERS
Humpback Rocks, April 24-May 22, 7 Days a Week, 9-5 Closed for Lunch (12-1)
May 23–November 1, 7 Days a Week
James River, May 23-November 1, 7 Days a Week, 9-5
Peaks of Otter, April 24–May 22, 5 Days a Week, 9-5, Closed on Wednesday and Thursday
May 23–November 1, 7 Days a Week, 9-5
Explore Park Visitor Center (operated by Roanoke County), May 1–October 30, 7 Days a Week, 9-5
Rocky Knob, Weekends Only Saturday and Sunday, 9-5 May 10, 11 and May 17, 18
May 23–November 1, 7 Days a Week, 9-5
Blue Ridge Music Center, May 2–May 22, 5 Days a Week 9-5, Closed Monday and Tuesday
May 23–Nov. 1, 7 Days a Week, 9-5
Moses Cone (Information desk and bookstore)
Open Weekends April 10, 11, 12; 17, 18, 19, 9-12 and 1-5
April 24–May 22, 7 Days a Week, 9-12 and 1-5
Closed for Lunch (12-1), May 23-November 1, 7 Days a Week, 9-5
Moses Cone Concessions
(Craft Center open March 14-November 29) 9-5
Linn Cove, April 24–November 1, Full Time, 7 Days a Week 9-5, Closed for Lunch (12-1)
April 24 thru May 22, 9-12 and 1-5
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, 9-12 and 1-5
Museum of North Carolina Minerals Open Year Round (Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day)
Oct 31, 2008–May 22, 2009 Closed for Lunch, 12-1, 9-12 and 1-5
May 23–November 1, 2009, 9-5
Nov 2–until Spring Season 2010, 9-12 and 1-5
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 Visitor Center at MP 384, Open Year Round
(Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years 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
CONCESSIONS FACILITIES
Otter Creek Restaurant and Gift Shop – Milepost 60.8, May 1
Peaks of Otter Lodge/Restaurant/Lounge/Gift Shop - Milepost 85.9, Lodge, Restaurant and Gift Shop: Open year-round
Peaks Country Store: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in May: May 9, 10 and 11, May 16, 17 and 18, May 23, 24 and 25, Daily–May 30 through October 26
Rocky Knob Cabins–Milepost 174.1, April 25–November 2
Mabry Mill Restaurant/Gift Shop - Milepost 176.2, April 25–November 2
Bluffs Lodge/Restaurant/Gift Shop – Milepost 241.1, April 25–November 2
Price Park Lake Boat Rentals – Milepost 297.1 Weekends: May 16–17
Between September 12 and October 25, Daily: May 23–September 7 (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
Crabtree Meadows Snack Bar/Gift Shop/Camp Store – Milepost 339.5, April 25 – October 25
Northwest Trading Post Gift and Craft Shop – Milepost 258.8, April 15 – November 15
Parkway Craft Center at Moses Cone Manor House – Milepost 294. March 14 – November 29 (closed Thanksgiving Day)
Folk Art Center – Milepost 382, Open year-round except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Pisgah Inn/Restaurant/Gift Shop/Country Store – Milepost 408.6, March 24 – November 2
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