Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)
Facility · North Carolina ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 2,263 ft
- Elevation
The Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts a large craft shop, craft demonstrators and upstairs galleries showcasing regional craftspeople. Within the Folk Art Center is also an America's National Parks store.
Getting there
From US-70, enter the Parkway and drive Parkway north a 1/4 mile and turn left to enter the Folk Art Center's driveway. If you take I-40, take exit 55 and drive on US-70 west until you reach the Parkway on ramp. If you entered the Parkway at Brevard Rd, NC-191, US-25 or US-74A, drive Parkway north 5-20 minutes. Use caution with GPS directions, as many people end far up Riceville Rd and not at the Folk Art Center.
35.59259, -82.48171 · 35°35'33.3"N 82°28'54.2"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 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 Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)
- Can you reserve a site at Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)?
- No. Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Email blri_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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