Mount Mitchell State Park is under long-term closure until further notice.
Please do not attempt to access the park, even on foot, as conditions are unsafe for visitors. There is no staff access to the park in case of an emergency. Click here to visit the National Park Service website for Blue Ridge Parkway closure information.
A burn ban has been issued as of 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, across the entire state.
Open fires, including campfires, are prohibited at all state parks during a burn ban. Read our blog for more information on the statewide burn ban and fire safety tips for camping at all state parks.