Events and Programs
2388 N.C. 128
Burnsville, NC 28714
Office: 828-675-4611
Restaurant: 828-675-1888
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
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:
8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; closed on weekends
- April to October:
8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
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- May to October:
10:00am to 6:00pm
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- May 3 to August 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- September 1 to October 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- Next year (2020) the restaurant will be closed for renovations.
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- May 24 to October 31:
10:00am to 6:00pm
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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.
Due to Blue Ridge Parkway closures from Asheville to Mount Mitchell State Park, the only roadway access to the park is southbound on Blue Ridge Parkway from North Carolina State Highway 80 (Mile Post 344). The Blue Ridge Parkway and Mount Mitchell State Park have frequent winter closures due to hazardous road conditions. Updates can be found on the Blue Ridge Parkway website or by calling the park office at 828-675-4611. BRP closures: https://go.nps.gov/brp-map
Last updated on: Sunday, January 19, 2020Scheduled events
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Mount Mitchell State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
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