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The restaurant hours have been changed to 11 am - 6 pm Mon-Sun until further notification.
Last updated on: Friday, August 16, 2019Hiking
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.
2388 N.C. 128
Burnsville, NC 28714
Office: 828-675-4611
Restaurant: 828-675-1888
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
GPS: 35.7528, -82.2737
- 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
- November to March:
8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; closed on weekends
- April to October:
8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
- May to October:
10:00am to 6:00pm
- May 3 to August 31:
11:00am to 6:00pm
- September 1 to October 31:
11:00am to 6:00pm
- Next year (2020) the restaurant will be closed for renovations.
- May 24 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
- July 1 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
Friday through Sunday