Ferry service and BI camping will be closed Friday 10/10/25 through Sunday, 10/12 due to potential inclement weather. Normal operations will resume once conditions are deemed safe.
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 camping and ferry service will be closed Friday, Oct 10 – Sunday, Oct 12 due to king tides, high winds and rain from a coastal low storm. Visit our Status of Facilities page for more information.
