Linville Falls Visitor Center (Milepost 316)
Facility · North Carolina ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 3,183 ft
- Elevation
This facility was heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene and is closed for 2026.
The Linville River flows from its headwaters high on the steep slopes of Grandfather Mountain and cascades through two falls as it begins a nearly 2,000-foot descent through this rugged and spectacularly beautiful gorge, carved out by the tall Linville Falls. Towering hemlocks, dense stands of rhododendron, and native wildflowers grow along the trails that begin at the visitor center and encircle the falls.
Getting there
The visitor center is just north of the intersection of the Parkway with US 221 in the Linville Falls area, about 25 miles north of Marion, NC. Turn right and follow the access road for about a mile. Linville Falls is about 45 minutes south of Blowing Rock.
35.95457, -81.92774 · 35°57'16.4"N 81°55'39.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 55 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 65 | 56 | 48 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 60 | 59 | 53 | 42 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 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 Linville Falls Visitor Center (Milepost 316)
- Can you reserve a site at Linville Falls Visitor Center (Milepost 316)?
- No. Linville Falls Visitor Center (Milepost 316) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Linville Falls Visitor Center (Milepost 316)
- Linville Falls Campground 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mortimer Campground 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Julian Price Campground 16.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Johns River Road Backcountry Camping 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area 18.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center 9.8 mi · Visitor Center
- Museum of North Carolina Minerals (Milepost 331) 9.8 mi · Facility
- Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304) 11.3 mi · Facility
- Carver's Gap 14.6 mi · Facility
- Roan Highlands 18.6 mi · Facility
- Grandfather Ranger District 18.6 mi · Facility
- Green Park Inn 18.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Email blri_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-08.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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