Reservable Facilities
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.
Mount Mitchell State Park is closed due to icy road conditions. The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed form Rt 80 north of the park to Craggy Gardens south of the park. Please check the Blue Ridge Road Closure Map for up to date information. https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=e212fcb5-4ff9-4787-bbe4-3d40cc0d0daa#12/35.7625/-82.2
Last updated on: Tuesday, November 12, 2019Please note Mt. Mitchell State Park is now operating on our Winter Hours Schedule from 7am to 6pm EST. The Museum, Gift Shop, Concession Stand, Restaurant, and Campground are now closed for the season. The Park Office will remain open from 8am-5pm Monday - Friday.
The only open restrooms are located at the Park Office.
Check the reservations website for availability and prices.
In addition to campsites, you can reserve the following facilities at this park:
Picnic Shelters
Unreserved picnic shelters are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. However, the shelters are very popular, so reservations are strongly suggested.
Two picnic shelters at the Summit area each accommodate up to 16 people. Drinking water and restrooms are nearby. Both shelters are handicap accessible.
Classroom
The classroom, located in the Summit area, accommodates up to 25 people. Concession stand, restrooms, gift shop, museum are nearby. The building is handicap accessible. Reservations are required; please contact the park. The classroom is available May through October.
Lounge
The lounge is available one mile on the right after entering the park gate. It accommodates up to 75 people, and restrooms and a restaurant are nearby. Reservations are required, along with a Special Activity Permit. The lounge is available May through October.
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