Learn the historical and cultural significance behind Halloween by painting pumpkins with Ranger Marissa! All materials will be provided. Meet at the Summit Trail parking lot. Please register for this program by emailing marissa.mabe@ncparks.gov.
All campsites are closed until further notice due to damage from Hurricane Helene.
For nearby alternatives, please check out Grandfather Mountain or New River state parks.
Mount Mitchell State Park is now reopened to the public.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is open up to the state park entrance but remains closed from just past Mount Mitchell through milepost 334 near Little Switzerland. Please read our blog post for the most up-to-date information on park access and trails status.