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Blue Ridge Parkway
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- Designation
- National Parkway
- States
- NC, VA
- Park address
- Asheville, NC
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 8 campgrounds listed by NPS · 389 reservable sites
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 21 miles away (straight line)
- Andrew Johnson National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 45 miles away (straight line)
- Cowpens National BattlefieldNational Battlefield · Approximately 49 miles away (straight line)
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkNational Park · Approximately 56 miles away (straight line)
- Kings Mountain National Military ParkNational Military Park · Approximately 68 miles away (straight line)
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky, TennesseeNational Historical Park · Approximately 96 miles away (straight line)
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Notes
Designation Date: 06/30/1936
A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.
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A Mindful Meander: Guided High Elevation Hike (Waterrock Knob Visitor Center - Milepost 451)
A Mindful Meander: Guided High Elevation Hike (Waterrock Knob Visitor Center - Milepost 451) Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Oct 22, 2026 · 10:45 AM–12:15 PM…
Building Appalachia: A Geologic Story (Ranger Talk – Museum of North Carolina Minerals milepost 331)
Building Appalachia: A Geologic Story (Ranger Talk – Museum of North Carolina Minerals milepost 331) Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Oct 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM–3:…
The Subsistence Farmer’s Toolkit: Ranger-Led Talks and Activities (Waterrock Knob Visitor Center - Milepost 451)
The Subsistence Farmer’s Toolkit: Ranger-Led Talks and Activities (Waterrock Knob Visitor Center - Milepost 451) Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Oct 22, 2026…
Hike Smart: The Ten Essentials and Leave No Trace Principles (Peaks of Otter - Milepost 86)
Hike Smart: The Ten Essentials and Leave No Trace Principles (Peaks of Otter - Milepost 86) Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Oct 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM–3:00 PM NPS…
Basketweaving Demonstrations & Ramsey Cabin Open House (Humpback Rocks Visitor Center - Milepost 6)
Basketweaving Demonstrations & Ramsey Cabin Open House (Humpback Rocks Visitor Center - Milepost 6) Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Oct 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM–3:0…
Logging On: The Social Lives of Trees: Guided High Elevation Hike (Craggy Gardens Visitor Center - Milepost 364)
Logging On: The Social Lives of Trees: Guided High Elevation Hike (Craggy Gardens Visitor Center - Milepost 364) Park Event · Blue Ridge Parkway · Oct 21, 2026…