Parkway Information and Resources

Planning a trip?

Plan your visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the most visited unit in the National Park System

Parkway Information and Maps:

• The official planning page from the National Park Service
• Find the answers to Frequently Asked Questions (National Park Service)
• Read "Best of the Road" on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Rand McNally Road Trips.
• Look at maps of the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Blue Ridge Parkway Association.
• View the Essential Park Guide for the Blue Ridge Parkway from National Parks Traveler.
• Visit the Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway Guide for a tour of Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks, parks, trails and visitor centers.
• Checkout Travel tips from our staff in the Winston Salem Monthly Magazine.
• Printable maps of the campgrounds and trails along the Parkway.
• RomanticAsheville.com has a great Blue Ridge Parkway Guide.

Travel Planning - Accomodations and other attractions

• Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway Association for information on things to do, places to stay, events and maps.
• Order a free Blue Ridge parkway Directory and Travel Planner or view it online.

Mobile Applications for your Smartphone or Tablet:

• Download BRPTracker, a free application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that lets you track your progress and take pictures during a journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
• Download the mobile Blue Ridge Parkway Travel application from the Blue RIdge Parkway Association.