Mount Mitchell State Park current info... /Assault on Mount Mitchell - Today- expect traffic delays... ... details ±

05/20/2013 updated at 0815 hours Current conditions: 52 degrees with northwest winds 15 mph under partly sunny skies. There is a 50% chance of rain this afternoon.

The Assault on Mount Mitchell is being held today. Be aware of numerous bicyclists on Highway 80, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Highway 128 to the summit parking area.



Updated: 2013-05-20 08:25:27

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Real-Time Blue Ridge Parkway closures... ... details ±

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Updated: 2013-05-03 20:12:42

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Camping
Classroom / Lounge
Shelters

All Facilities with Fees

Camping

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: 9 walk-in campsites (non-electric). A grill and picnic table is at each site.
• Location: one mile on right after entering park gate.
• Accommodates: 6 people per site. Tent sites are approximately 10'x10'.
• Nearby Amenities: Restrooms.
• Available: Year-round, weather permitting. Off season: November through April, camping with limited facilities.
• Reservations Required: Reservations are strongly advised. Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Accessible: No.

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• Facility: 2 Primitive / backpack campsites (Commissary Ridge and Deep Gap).
• Location: Commissary Ridge - 1.8 miles from park office. Deep Gap - 4.5 miles from summit picnic area.
• Accommodates: Commissary Ridge, 30-40 people. Deep Gap, 20-30 people.
• Nearby Amenities: None.
• Available: Year-round, weather permitting.
• Reservations Required: Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Accessible: No.

Drive-to / Walk-in Camping (no electrical / water hookups):

(Tents, water and restroom facilities.)

• Picnic table and grill on campsite --- $20/day
• Senior citizen (62 or older) --- $15/day

Winter Rates: After October 31, campsites ---$12/day
(no running water available, portable toilets only)

Classroom / Lounge

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: Environmental Education Classroom.
• Location: Summit Area
• Accommodates: Up to 25 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Concession stand, restrooms, gift shop, museum.
• Available: May-October.
• Reservations Required: Yes.
• Accessible: Yes.

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• Facility: Lounge.
• Location: 1 mile on right after entering park gate.
• Accommodates: Up to 75 people.
• Nearby Amenities: Restaurant, restrooms.
• Available: May-October.
• Reservations Required: The lounge is available by completing a special activity permit. A permit application is available from the Forms & Permits link on the Park Menu to the left.
• Accessible: Yes.

Classroom

• Half-day (8:00 a.m. - Noon, or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) --- $78
• Full day --- $153

Lounge

• Half-day (8:00 a.m. - Noon, or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) --- $103
• Full day --- $178

Shelters

Facility Description(s)

• Facility: 2 two-table picnic shelters. Each has a fireplace.
• Location: Summit area.
• Accommodates: Up to 16 people, each.
• Nearby Amenities: Drinking water and restrooms.
• Available: Year-round, weather permitting.
• Reservations Required: See note below.
• Accessible: Yes.

(Available by reservation. Available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, if not reserved.)

• 1 - 2 Tables --- $33/day

N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation • 1615 MSC • Raleigh N.C. 27699-1615