The Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia, which had closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, reopened at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 11th.

This included the scenic byway stretching from Shenandoah National Park south to Virginia Route 685 – Skyview Drive/Turkey Ridge Road, near Fancy Gap.

Visitor centers at Humpback Rocks, James River, and Peaks of Otter reopened, as power and water are restored to all facilities that were operational prior to the storm.

The Mabry Mill Cultural Site has opened as well, and the Eastern National/America’s National Parks sales outlet is operating daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Otter Creek Campground had closed for the season prior to the storm and will remain closed.
Peaks of Otter Lodge continued to operate without interruption.

The National Park Service expressed hope to reopen the remainder of the parkway in Virginia within the next two weeks.

The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina continues to be closed as crews perform damage assessments following Hurricane Helene.

Updates are posted on the Blue Ridge Parkway website and through the park’s social media platforms.

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