Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible.

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The park is open daily from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. The park office is open daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Visitor Center is open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The country store is open Thursday-Sunday. The hours vary and are posted at the contact station and country store.

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The Backpackers Lot is open for overnight parking, but reservations are required. Visit ReserveAmerica.com to make reservations until midnight the day prior to arrival.

Parking at Massie Gap is limited to approximately 150 vehicles in designated areas only. Parking in the grass along the road shoulder may result in a fine. If parking is full, visitors can explore other areas of the park.

The park has been experiencing high visitation for both day use and overnight. We recommend that anyone planning to stay in one of the overnight facilities have a reservation before they arrive, including weekdays.

Overnight facilities are open for reservations:

Chestnut Hollow Equestrian Campground is open. Reservations can only be placed by calling 1-800-933-PARK between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Hickory Ridge Campground is open but very full. All sites are currently reserved for every weekend until October 30. Overflow camping may be available in the Chestnut Hollow (equestrian) Campground. Non-equestrian campers can make reservations 30 days before their arrival by calling 1-800-933-PARK.

Yurts are open, but currently, there is no weekend availability through the end of the camping season. Mid-week rentals are very limited through the end of October.

Interpretive programs are not scheduled to resume at this time.