Ask a Ranger: Winter at Mount Mitchell
After you take your First Day Hike, come with us on our virtual hike with Ranger Carla at Mount Mitchell. You'll learn about some of the winter residents that call Mount Mitchell home.
Park News
Park Maps and Brochures:
Park OPEN with Limited Access
The Park is open with access from Rt. 80 to the Blue Ridge Parkway south. The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed south of the Park.
Please click here for a map of the Blue Ridge Parkway Closures:
https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=e212fcb5-4ff9-4787-bbe4-3d40cc0d0daa#11/35.6456/-82.2409
Park News
Each of North Carolina’s state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. And, visitors are frequently finding new ways to explore a park’s unique cultural and natural resources. Check these pages to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.
2019 Seasonal Job Opportunities
Are you interested in working at one of North Carolina’s beautiful state parks? Do you enjoy beautiful views and working with the public? Come join our staff at Mount Mitchell State Park, the highest mountain east of the Mississippi.
Want to Know the Current Weather Conditions at Mt Mitchell ?
Follow the link below for current weather conditions at Mt. Mitchell
http://www.nchighpeaks.org/davis/index.html
This weather station is operated by the Friends of Mount Mitchell State Park in association with North Carolina High Peaks Trail Association.
Contact:
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 State Highway 128
Burnsville, NC 28714Phone828-675-4611
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 35.752800
Longitude: -82.273700
November - February: 7am - 6pm
March, April: - 7am - 8pm
September, October: 7am - 9pm
May - August: 7am - 10pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office Hours:
8am - 5pm Monday - Sunday, April - October
8am - 5pm Monday - Friday, November - March
Museum Hours
May - October: 10am - 6pm
Restaurant Hours:
Ph 828-675-1024
May 1 - August 31, 10am - 8pm daily
September 1 - October 31, 10am - 7pm daily
Concession Stand / Gift Shop:
May - October, 10am - 6pm Thursday through Monday