About the Park
Natural Resource Inventory Checklists
Get a list of plants and animals that have been found in the park
Know before you go.
NO transportation is available. If you hike up, you must hike back down. The restaurant and gift shop will open later in May. Dates and times to be announced.
Access to the Park
The park is accessible from the Asheville side of the Blue Ridge Parkway only. North of the park, the Parkway is closed. There are no gas stations between Asheville & the park.
The Mount Mitchell restaurant will be closed for the season beginning August 4, 2026.
The concessions stand at the summit will remain open with longer hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily.
Now hiring:
Mount Mitchell is currently accepting applications for a Gift Shop Clerk. For more information on the positions and how to apply, please visit our Jobs page.