Harold Blackwood photo Located at 5,820 feet in elevation, Waterrock Knob is the Parkway's highest visitor center. Known for its beautiful long-range views of several major mountain chains in the Appalachians, Waterrock Knob is uniquely suited for viewing sunrises and sunsets. The visitor center introduces the area's rugged terrain and tremendous scenes. The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians makes this section of North Carolina their home. The visitor center is open seasonally. 
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Visitor CenterTalk to a ranger for information, explore the exhibits, pick up a map and check out America's National Park Store. Open seasonally. Waterrock Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 451.2)Waterrock Knob is our highest elevation visitor center on the Parkway. Known for its beautiful long-range views of several major mountain chains in the Appalachians, Waterrock Knob is uniquely suited for viewing sunrises and sunsets. The small visitor center introduces visitors to the area's rugged terrain and tremendous scenic resources, including the Great Smoky Mountains that are visible from here. Physical Address Milepost 451.2Blue Ridge Parkway Scott Creek, NC 28779 Mailing Address Balsam Gap Maintenance Area, MP 443.8Hwy 23/74, 7 Miles South of Waynesville Balsam Gap, NC 28707 From Balsam Gap (MP 443), 7 miles south of Waynesville, NC or 12 miles north of Sylva, NC, on US-23/75, enter onto the Parkway, heading Parkway south, for about 8 miles. Turn right on the access road (MP 451). If you are coming from the south, near Maggie Valley or Cherokee, Waterrock Knob is about 4 miles north of Soco Gap (MP 455).
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Sleeping and Eating:Waterrock Knob has no sleeping or eating options. See nearby towns for accommodations. On the Parkway, Mt. Pisgah is the closest campground and also has the historic Mount Pisgah Inn and Restaurant. The inn is typically open from April – October. Visit the Pisgah Inn website to see available dates and book reservations online (you can also call 828-235-8228). See our Eating & Sleeping page for more information.Closed
Mount PisgahBasic Information Accessible via Scenic US Route 276 & NC Highway 151.
Mount Pisgah Campground is located in the mountains of western North Carolina at an elevation of 4,980 feet, and offers moderate to cool temperatures during camping seasons. Mount Pisgah is part of the Appalachian Mountain Range, an area of the country with scenery that never disappoints. Several popular hiking trails, ranging from moderate to difficult, are easily accessible from the campground. TOTAL SITES: 125 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 50 Tent Only: 64 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 11 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Invasive insects and diseases that live in firewood are a growing threat to forests along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the surrounding region. Tree-killing insects and diseases can hitch-hike hundreds of miles on firewood when people bring wood into campgrounds. Counties in many states have federal or state quarantines in place which prohibit moving firewood. These quarantines were issued to prevent the spread of emerald ash borer, Asian long-horn beetle, gypsy moth, and thousand cankers disease. Federal and state regulations prohibit visitors from bringing firewood to the park from these counties. See https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/firewood-quarantine-by-state.htm for a list of quarantined counties. Toilet Types
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Weather The parkway varies in elevation from under 650 feet at Virginia's James River to over 6,000 feet near Mount Pisgah in North Carolina. Weather can vary tremendously. Higher elevations can be cloudy and foggy while lower elevations are clear. Temperatures along the parkway are often cooler than in surrounding foothills. Carry a jacket or blanket and emergency supplies in the car. Be aware of changing weather conditions and approaching weather systems, as summer heat can bring afternoon thunderstorms. Mount Pisgah Campground Fee Per night charge for campsites is posted in each campground and available at www.nps.gov/blri. Holders of the Interagency Senior, Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access passes are entitled to a 50% discount on the base fee of the site physically occupied by the pass holder. Passes can be obtained at all campgrounds. $30.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address Blue Ridge ParkwayMount Pisgah Campground 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, NC 28803 Physical Address Mount Pisgah CampgroundBlue Ridge Parkway Milepost 408.6 Asheville, NC 28803 Directions GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 35.40278, -82.75667 35°24'10"N, 82°45'24"W Campground is located at Parkway Milepost 408.8 in North Carolina.Additional Information Area hiking trails: Buck Spring, Mount Pisgah, Picnic Area Loop, Frying Pan Mountain Regulations More about regulationsCampsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, advance reservations can be made for some campsites up to six months in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.
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ADA Information - Campground has three accessible campsites, each with accessible grill and picnic table. Restrooms with flush toilets, showers, drinking water, walkways are accessible. No electric hookups in campground. Wheelchair Access - Three accessible campsites located adjacent to an accessible restrooms. RV & Trailer Information - The campground has a dump station and potable water, but NO water or electric hookups. RV Allowed - Yes Trailer Allowed - Yes Classification - This campground is a developed campground. | |
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Last updated: April 21, 2025
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