Blue Ridge Parkway, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina   The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic drive connecting Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains. Fun endeavors are bountiful; there's always something to suit everybody. Be careful coming to Blue Ridge Parkway, you might not ever want to return home again. Why not check out close by Smith Mill Creek while you're here at Blue Ridge Parkway; Blue Ridge Parkway is not the only place nearby, White Flawn Reservoir is a nearby lake. There is perfect outdoors recreation at Blue Ridge Parkway that you may utilize. Blue Ridge Parkway is a common place to spend     time for people from Asheville. Whohoo, so many cool things in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is peerless! Get wet paddling on Swannanoa River, and probably you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Woodfin Reservoir is just a very short distance away. Why not camp at R V Park & Campground if you're here at Blue Ridge Parkway, and paddling on French Broad River is so much fun. And if that's not enough there's heaps more enjoyable things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you're here at Blue Ridge Parkway, you could take a look at Reed Creek, and since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always explore nearby Bass Pond. After a long day outdoors Renaissance Asheville Hotel is a glorious spot to spend a night or two, and the top of Beaucatcher Mountain is easily distinguished from Blue Ridge Parkway. The grand loveliness       time for people from Asheville. Whohoo, so many cool things in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is peerless! Get wet paddling on Swannanoa River, and probably you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Woodfin Reservoir is just a very short distance away. Why not camp at R V Park there's even more amusing things to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camping at Wilson's Riverfront RV Park is always a great experience, and Lookout Mountain is painless to spot from Blue Ridge Parkway. You're sure to encounter some fine people from Asheville here, and dry warm beds await you at Hotel Indigo ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN. You get a pleasant view of Richmond Hill from Blue Ridge Parkway, and if you've had enough of Blue Ridge Parkway, Beaver Lake is nearby. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors amusing stuff the Blue Ridge Mountains   has to offer. If the weather is brilliant here at Blue Ridge Parkway, you can go for a hike along the Side Hill Trail, and Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown is a perfect place to get some rest. If you need a site to stay Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort GREAT SMOKIES-ASHEVILLE is a splendid choice; a great place nearby is White Fawn Gap. Blue Ridge Parkway is a delightful place for a trip when you need to get out of the house. Camping is available at Campfire Lodgings; a delightful close by hotel is Crowne Plaza Resort ASHEVILLE. If you want a pleasant time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a splendid region for folks who like lakes. Craggy Dam Reservoir is a lake in close proximity, and unsurprisingly Swannanoa River flows through this vicinity. There's just no way someone can get bored here at Blue Ridge Parkway. French Broad River Campground is a good campground nearby, and for you golfers we recommend close by Reems Creek Golf Club. Bear Creek RV Park and Campground is a good local campground, and if you're a golfer then a perfect close by course is Municipal Golf Course. Summer at Blue Ridge Parkway arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Blue Ridge Parkway dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights. Blue Ridge Parkway is a picturesque section of wilderness that everybody loves. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile recreational motor road that connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks while protecting the cultural and natural features of the region. Designed as a 'scenic drive', the Parkway provides both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the mountains. CONTACTS Email - Peter_Givens@nps.gov Fax- 828-271-4313 Write to 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, NC 28801-3417 Phone Visitor Information Recorded Message - 828 298 0398 Headquarters - 828 271 4779 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Visitor Centers, campgrounds, and picnic areas are generally opened from May - October, with one campground in each state open year round. During extreme weather conditions, sections of the motor road may be closed for short or extended durations. The Peaks of Otter Lodge at Milepost 86 is open year-round and other concession facilities are seasonal. Getting There CAR - The motor road is marked every mile by concrete mileposts beginning at MP 0 near Shenandoah NP and ending at MP 469 at Great Smoky Mountain NP. The winding nature of the road may make it difficult for large recreational vehicles, but all personal vehicles, motorcycles, tour buses and bicycles are allowed. No commercial traffic is permitted! Weather & Climate The Parkway ranges from 650 feet above sea level to over 6,000 feet, so expect rapidly changing weather conditions. The weather is generally mild, but summertime temperatures can reach the 90's and winter can produce extended periods with single digit temperatures, ice, wind, and snow. Accessibility Some park facilities are completely accessible and others have minimal accessibility standards. Call ahead for specific information on the Parkway spots you plan to visit. CAMPING Linville Falls Open All Year Located at Milepost 316.4 near the Linville River and with easy access to the Linville Gorge and Linville Gorge Trail System. For More Information on this campground please call (828) 765 7818 Crabtree Meadows Located at Milepost 339.5 near the Crabtree Meadows Restaurant and within fifteen miles of Mt. Mitchell State Park. For More Information on this campground please call (828) 675 5444 Doughton Park Located at Milepost 241.1 near Basin Cove, Bluffs Lodge, and an extensive trail system. For More Information on this campground please call (336) 372 8877 Mt. Pisgah Located at Milepost 408, Pisgah is the highest campground at almost 5,000 feet elevation. Formerly part of the Vanderbilt Estate and near the US Forest Service's Cradle of Forestry site. For More Information on this campground please call (828) 235 9109 Otter Creek Open All Year Located on the James River at the Parkway's lowest elevation. For More Information on this campground please call (804) 299 5125 Peaks of Otter Located at Milepost 86 and near the Peaks of Otter Lodge, Abbott Lake, the restored 1930s Johnson Farm, and a magnificent trail system. For More Information on this campground please call (540) 586 4357 Price Park Located at Milepost 297.1 near Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina and close to the Moses Cone Estate. This is the Parkway's largest campground. For More Information on this campground please call (828) 963 5911 Roanoke Mountain Located at Milepost 120.4 with easy access to Virginia's Explore Park and the largest city along the Parkway corridor. For More Information on this campground please call (540) 982 9242 Rocky Knob Located at Milepost 167 with easy access to Rockcastle Gorge and just nine miles from Mabry Mill. For More Information on this campground please call (540) 745 9664 LODGING Bluffs Lodge Bluffs Lodge is located at Milepost 240 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina at Doughton Park, one of the largest developed areas on the Parkway. The lodge is open from early May through October. For More Information on this lodging please call (336) 372 4499 Peaks of Otter Lodge The Peaks of Otter Lodge is located twenty miles north of Roanoke, VA on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 86. It is the only year-round lodging on the Parkway. Lodging, dining, trails, fishing and seasonal interpretive programs at the park amphitheatre. The web site is http://www.peaksotter.com. For More Information on this lodging please call (540) 586 1081 Pisgah Inn Located south of Asheville, NC at Milepost 408.6, Pisgah Inn is the highest elevation lodging on the Blue Ridge Parkway at over 5,000 feet. The lodge is open from early May through the fall leaf season. Their web site is http://www.pisgahinn.com. For More Information on this lodging please call (828) 235 8228 Rocky Knob Cabins The Rocky Knob Cabins, at Milepost 174 near Meadows of Dan, Va, are small, rustic cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the early days of Parkway construction. For More Information on this lodging please call (540) 593 3903 User input for Blue Ridge Parkway, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines   Current weather conditions at Blue Ridge Parkway, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 5 miles away Find a Business in or near Blue Ridge Parkway Business TypeOR Business Name   Coordinates: Latitude: 35.6 Longitude: -82.56 Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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