Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304)
Facility · North Carolina ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 4,306 ft
- Elevation
The rugged slopes of Grandfather Mountain proved a challenging task to engineers as they completed the last section of the Parkway here in 1987, 52 years after construction began. To protect the fragile and ecologically sensitive slopes of the mountain, Parkway planners designed the award-winning Linn Cove Viaduct, and the visitor center at MP 304 celebrates this achievement. The beautiful Tanawah Trail runs nearby. The visitor center is currently closed, but parking lot is open for trail access.
Getting there
Linn Cove Viaduct runs along the side of Grandfather Mountain. The closest entry to the Parkway is where US-221 crosses the Parkway near Linville, NC, at MP 305; drive Parkway north a half mile to get to the visitor center. If you are coming from the Blowing Rock, NC area, drive south 12 miles.
36.09018, -81.81501 · 36°5'24.7"N 81°48'54.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 72°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 46 | 55 | 62 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 48 | 42 |
| Low °F | 21 | 23 | 29 | 38 | 47 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 26 |
| Precip in | 5.0 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 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 Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304)
- Can you reserve a site at Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304)?
- No. Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304)
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Contact
- Email blri_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-08.
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