Humpback Rocks Visitor Center (milepost 5.8)
Facility · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 2,317 ft
- Elevation
The rock outcroppings on the mountain and the relocated collection of 1890s farm buildings where settlers scratched out a living in the rocky soil makes Humpback Rocks perhaps the best representation of the varied combination of natural and cultural features anywhere along the Parkway corridor.
Getting there
Humpback Rocks Visitor Center (milepost 5.8) directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/humpback-rocks-mp-5-8.htm.
37.97272, -78.89946 · 37°58'21.8"N 78°53'58.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 48 | 55 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 68 | 56 | 47 |
| Low °F | 23 | 25 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 55 | 43 | 33 | 27 |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.6 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 Humpback Rocks Visitor Center (milepost 5.8)
- Can you reserve a site at Humpback Rocks Visitor Center (milepost 5.8)?
- No. Humpback Rocks Visitor Center (milepost 5.8) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Humpback Rocks Visitor Center (milepost 5.8)
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Contact
- Phone (540) 943-4716
- Email blri_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-24.
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