Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:01 am

From our Chimney Rock family to yours, thank you for all your love and support during our closure. We're grateful to everyone who has worked behind the scenes to make this reopening possible. We're excited to have you back on the trails with us and can't wait to see you soon!

First reservations begin June 27 at 2:30pm.

All guests, including Annual Passholders, will be required to make a reservation online before visiting. This new timed-entry system will help us limit Park capacity while recovery efforts in the area are ongoing.

Please plan to arrive within the hour of your selected reservation time. Reservations will be open from 8:30am-4:30pm. Ticket Plaza closes at 5:30pm. Stay and enjoy the Park until gates close at 7pm.

How do I make my reservation?

• Go to chimneyrockpark.com.

• Choose arrival time, number of guests, and vehicles.

• Provide payment and confirm your reservation.

• Have reservation email ready when you arrive at your scheduled time. Ticket Plaza staff will scan the attachment.

Check out chimneyrockpark.com/plan-your-visit/faq/ for more details about reservations and planning your visit.

How to Get Here

When planning your trip to the Park, know that the only route open to Chimney Rock is NC 9 through Lake Lure, accessed via Columbus/Mill Spring or US Highway 64/74A, accessed via Rutherfordton/Green Hill. Other routes are closed to non-local traffic, including Hwy 74A from Asheville, Hwy 64A from Hendersonville, and NC 9 from Black Mountain.

With these detours in place, we recommend you plan for extra travel time and drive with care. Consider using Google or Apple Maps for the most accurate route. Plug in our temporary address: 174 Chimney Rock Park Rd., Chimney Rock, NC 28710. Cell signal and Wi-Fi are unreliable in the Gorge at this time. Be sure to download your directions and reservation info before you leave.

Chimney Rock Village

Chimney Rock Village has no official reopening date at this time, though businesses hope to reopen soon. At the time of the Park's reopening, there will be no public parking or walking in the Village, and no access to the Rocky Broad River. However, many wonderful spots in Lake Lure are open and excited to welcome you!

We appreciate your understanding as we get back up and running. Stay tuned for more updates as we make adjustments over the coming months. Thank you again, and we can't wait to welcome you back.