ALL NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS: GENERAL STATUS OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES WHEN VISITING PARKS
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 2:15pm |
Activities
The trails inside the state park are open, however, the portion of the Black Mountain Crest trail between Cattail Peak and Bollen's Creek remains closed. You may still hike from Mount Mitchell to Mount Craig and as far as Cattail Peak.
Restrooms are open.
The US Forest Service is not permitting camping at Commissary Hill or Deep Gap. There is no overnight parking allowed at Mount Mitchell for those sites.
The campground inside the park is open. Reservations required; no walk-ins permitted. Reserve online or by calling 1-877-722-6762. There is no check-in at the office. Please go straight to your campsite. No firewood is available for sale. Please bring your own kiln-dried firewood.
The following facilities remain closed:
- The Observation Tower on Weekends (Open during the week, unless overcrowding occurs.)
- Restaurant
- Gift Shop and Concessions
- Museum
- Park Office
With social distancing practices in place, it may be necessary to close the park gate during the day if overcrowding becomes a problem.
Please check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly.
To check Blue Ridge Parkway road closures, please visit their website.
Last updated on: Saturday, July 4, 2020
Contact the park
828-675-4611
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
Restaurant
828-675-1888
Address
Park office
2388 N.C. 128
Burnsville, NC 28714
GPS: 35.7528, -82.2737
Hours
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- November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- From May 9 to May 22, 2020, the park will close at sunset.
- September to October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to March:
8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; closed on weekends
- April to October:
8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- The park office is currently closed until further notice.
- Closed Christmas Day
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- May to October:
10:00am to 6:00pm
- The museum is currently closed until further notice.
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- May 3 to August 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- September 1 to October 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- The restaurant is currently closed all year for renovations.
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- May 24 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
- The concession stand and gift shop are currently closed until further notice.
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- July 1 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
Friday through Sunday
- At any other time:
Please call the park office several days ahead of your visit to schedule this assistance.
- This service is temporarily unavailable until further notice.
Things to do
Hiking
The park is a great place for a hike! See the Trails page for more information.
Picnicking
Try a mile-high picnic at Mount Mitchell. The shady picnic area, open year-round, is located at the north end of the summit parking lot. Forty picnic tables, stone grills and drinking water supply all the essentials. Two picnic shelters with fireplaces are perfect for group picnics. Each shelter accommodates up to 16 people. Use of the shelters is free of charge unless reservations are requested.
Concession Stand / Gift Shop
A concession stand and gift shop, adjacent to the summit parking lot, is open daily from May through October from 10am until 6pm. Light snacks, crafts and books may be purchased here. Restrooms are also available.
Restaurant
Enjoy a relaxing meal in the restaurant located approximately a half mile from the park office. Open May through October, hungry hikers and tourists will enjoy the restaurant's food as well as its scenic views. Open 7 days a week from 10am until one hour before park closing May through October.
Park Maps and Brochures:
