About this campground
The visitor center features exhibits that showcase the natural and cultural history of the area, as well as the recreational opportunities offered by the region. You are able to watch the Parkway film at this location as well. Open year-round, the visitor center features National Park Service information desk, and America's National Parks store.
Getting there
From I-40, exit at #53 and follow the signs, heading east on US 74A toward Lake Lure and turn right on the Parkway on-ramp. Make a right to head north on the Parkway and turn left up the driveway for the visitor center in less than a mile. If you entered the Parkway from US-25/Hendersonville Rd or NC-191/Brevard Rd, continue north for 10-15 minutes, and turn when you see the visitor center sign. From US-70/Tunnel Rd, drive south about 5 minutes, and turn when you see the visitor center sign.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)Blue Ridge Parkway2 mi
- The Omni Grove Park InnAsheville5 mi
- LAKE POWHATANNational Forests in North Carolina10 mi
- Lake Powhatan GlampingNational Forests in North Carolina10 mi
- Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (Milepost 364)Blue Ridge Parkway11 mi
- NORTH MILLS RIVERNational Forests in North Carolina14 mi
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby North Carolina campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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