Policies for COVID-19
Posted on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 4:22pm |
Activities
We are open. (The Blue Ridge Parkway is now open from both the North and South of the park.)
The following facilities are CLOSED:
Restaurant (Will only open in 2023)
Restrooms at the Summit (TBA)
The following facilities are now OPEN for the season:
Campground
Park Office
Museum
Gift Shop
Concessions
Overnight parking is permitted for people backcountry camping in the surrounding National Forest. Please fill out a parking pass and leave it on the dashboard of your car. Passes are located in the boxes where the overnight parking signs are at the summit parking lot. There is no overnight parking permitted at the park office.
Please check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly.
To check Blue Ridge Parkway road closures, please visit their website at https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm#13/35.5826/-82.4749 (Mount Mitchell is located at Mile Marker 355.)
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes.
Last updated on: Sunday, June 12, 2022
Contact the park
828-675-4611
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
Restaurant
Out of service
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
- September to October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to March:
9:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; closed on weekends
- April to October:
9:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
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- May to October:
10:00am to 6:00pm
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- The restaurant will be closed in 2022 for renovations.
- CLOSED
- CLOSED
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- May 13 to October 31:
9:30am to 5:00pm
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- May to October: Please call the park office several days ahead of your visit to schedule this assistance.
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:
