05/25/2026
We carry the visitor guides and maps of the Blue Ridge parkway.
📰Park Visitors Reminded to Plan Ahead for Busy and Dynamic Season
As campgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centers open for the season this Memorial Day Weekend, the Blue Ridge Parkway reminds park visitors and neighbors to plan ahead and pack their patience for upcoming visits.
Visitors can expect ongoing maintenance and repair projects across several sections of the Parkway. This work is primarily related to ongoing Hurricane Helene repairs and Great American Outdoors Act road projects in North Carolina and Virginia. Visitors should use caution near all project areas and respect closure boundaries.
In Helene recovery progress, the Parkway recently re-opened direct access to the Linville Falls trail system at milepost 316.4. This opens recreation access to the area by way of the 1.5-mile Spur Road. Visitors may continue to access the Linville Falls trail system from Old NC 105 from the US Forest Service parking lot. The visitor center, picnic area and campground remain closed.
Find milepost-by-milepost road status and a comprehensive list of open facilities—including visitor centers, campgrounds, picnic areas and other popular destinations— online and through the NPS App. Camping reservations are available at Recreation.gov.
Visitors also play a vital role in protecting this treasured place for future generations. The following simple actions help improve everyone’s experience, such as:
packing out trash, obeying posted speed limits, and parking only in designated areas.
The Parkway has winding grades, limited sight distances and stunning scenic views. Drivers should remain alert at all times. Safety guidance for drivers, motorcyclists and hikers is available on the Parkway website.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is among the largest designed landscapes in the United States, offering countless opportunities to experience southern Appalachian nature, history and culture. Whether driving the scenic route, hiking a trail or enjoying a concert or ranger program, visitors should plan ahead, recreate responsibly and take time to explore the thriving gateway communities along the route.
Welcome to the 2026 visitor season!
