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.
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.