Blue Ridge Parkway - North Carolina

Lat: Unknown
Lon: Unknown
Elev: Unknown

Photo of Blue Ridge Parkway courtesy NPS

Designed as a drive awhile - stop awhile recreational drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway provides both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian mountains. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles and connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks, providing ample opportunities for stops at overlooks, picnic and camping facilities, trails, and wonderful cultural and natural areas. The park information number at (828) 298 0398 is your best source for up-to-date gate closures and weather-related information.

Contact the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation at www.brpfoundation.org or the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway at www.blueridgefriends.org for information on how you can get more involved in protecting this special place.

Have you visited Blue Ridge Parkway?

• Do you have a favorite campsite or one to avoid?
• What is your favorite trail?
• How is the food at the restaurant, any favorites?
• Any fishing tips, bait, location or types of fish?
• If you have stayed at a hotel at this park what do you like or dislike about it?

Facilities available at Blue Ridge Parkway:



Blue Ridge Parkway website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: Peter_Givens@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Visitor Information Recorded Message 828 298 0398
Headquarters 828 271 4779

Address
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, NC 28803-8686