Mount Mitchell State Park

Mount Mitchell State Park is a state or provincial park Burnsville located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (828) 675-4611

  • Website

    ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park

  • Facebook

    103155116391909

  • Type

    State or Provincial Park

Address

NC Hwy 128 (Blue Ridge Parkway) Burnsville , NC 28714 United States

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James

Eight out of ten days, the summit is covered in clouds and fog. Watch the weather, and try to visit when the skies are very clear in Asheville.

James

Great panoramic views from the observation deck . Be sure to visit on a clear day for the best chance of capturing a compelling image or two.

Wanna See It All

Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi , amazing view , make sure to bring bug spray just in case of multi number of flies and make sure you have gas, few stations in the area. Read more

Amy Guth

For the full effect: go in the fall, early in the morning, head to the summit , and look over the fog and new day. Doesn't get much better. Though, I was born in these mountains , so I'm biased.

Jackie Miller

Great way to get away from society with nature. The views are spectacular! Love it!

Jake Craige

It's a good drive up the mountain but beautiful once you're up there. Not as fun on a cloudy day.

Sandy Kinsel

Beautiful scenery on a beautiful day, couldn't ask for a more perfect time to visit.

Nathan Swartz

They've got grills and firepits and even fireplaces in pavilions, but bring your charcoal, wood, food, ice, everything as there are no services up here.

Trails.com

The only motorized access to the mountain is from the Parkway, at Milepost 355.3, and the summit is only a 5.0-mile detour. Don’t miss it—even on a dismal day. Read more

WannaSee ItAll

Amazing view . Make sure to bring some bug repellent , they don't bite which is good. Send us a friend request we'll accept

Visit North Carolina

Did you know Mount Mitchell is the highest point in North America east of the Mississippi River ?

Wanna See It All

The observation deck they built is great and the view was amazing Read more

BRANDON MEADOWS

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Chris

Great way to escape the summer heat!

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Bring a sweater or windbreaker.

Angela Chadwick

The restaurant has an amazing view and good food!

James Stauffer

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Phil Wiltzius

The fried chicken special was delicious.

Mike

Bring a coat, it's about 10 degrees colder or more

Mike

Check out the tomb of Elisha Mitchell at the peak.

Julia DeJoseph

Be the tallest thing in the East for a few.

Nuriko Phillips II

Bathrooms closed on Sunday

Fraz Nayyar

Dress warm!

Chris Michener

Make sure to breathe deeply!

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Highest Point East Of The Mississippi 6684'

A brief uphill climb will take you to this high point. Take a quick hike on the Balsam Nature Trail on the way down. - Steven Yackel

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Restaurant
Mt Mitchell Restaurant

Good food, friendly people, reasonable prices for an attraction restaurant, and a view that can't be matched for over 1000 miles! - Christopher M

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Scenic Lookout
Craggy Gardens

Gorgeous views and a brisk hike. - Casey Platt