Parkway Closed NC  MP 217 NC State Line to MP 469 Cherokee

Blue Ridge Parkway -- September 26, 2024: Blue Ridge Parkway National Forest Service: Entirety of Parkway closed in

North Carolina - MP 217 at the NC state line to MP 469 in Cherokee, NC.

As a result, the following facilities are also closed:

Doughton Park Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 239 & 241 and Price Park Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 296.9. Reservation holders will be notified.

Doughton Park Visitor Center at milepost 241.1, Moses Cone Manor House at milepost 294, the Minerals Museum at milepost 330.9, and the Asheville Visitor Center at milepost 384

Additional updates are as follows:

The Pisgah Inn at milepost 408.6 is only accessible via Hwy 276.
The Folk Art Center at milepost 382 is accessible via US-70.

These severe weather closures are full closures to all public use. Closures are expected to remain in place until the storm passes, and staff can safely assess the park and clear any storm damage. The park will issue updates when they are available.