Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384)
Facility · North Carolina ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 2,263 ft
- Elevation
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.
35.56582, -82.48632 · 35°33'57.0"N 82°29'10.8"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384)
- Can you reserve a site at Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384)?
- No. Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384)
- Lake Powhatan Glamping 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Powhatan 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wash Creek Horse Camp 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Mills River 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Curtis Creek Campground (NC) 17.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mount Pisgah Campground 18.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wolf Ford Horse Camp 19.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) 1.9 mi · Facility
- The Omni Grove Park Inn 4.9 mi · Facility
- Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (Milepost 364) 11.1 mi · Facility
- Catawba Falls 14.8 mi · Facility
- Pisgah National Forest 15.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (828) 348-3550
- Email blri_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-01.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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