About the Park
Natural Resource Inventory Checklists
Get a list of plants and animals that have been found in the park
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.
Bear Island Facilities Open 10/01/25 and Ferry Service Open 10/3/25 After Tropical Storm Imelda
Facilities, including camping at Bear Island open Wednesday, 10/1/2025. Ferry service resumes Friday, 10/3/2025 with the October schedule after Tropical Storm Imelda. Visit our Status of Facilities page for more information.