Parks Near Asheville, North Carolina
Blue Ridge Mountain haven, Asheville offers world-class parks, waterfalls, and the famous Blue Ridge Parkway.
Popular Parks Near Asheville
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
50 miles from Asheville
4.9
National Park
Highlights:
- Most visited park
- Clingmans Dome
- Wildlife
Blue Ridge Parkway
0 miles from Asheville
4.8
National Parkway
Highlights:
- Scenic driving
- Overlooks
- Trail access
Pisgah National Forest
15 miles from Asheville
4.7
National Forest
Highlights:
- Waterfalls
- Sliding Rock
- Graveyard Fields
Popular Activities
- Scenic driving
- Waterfall hunting
- Hiking
- Camping
- Photography
Best Times to Visit
- Fall (October) for peak colors
- Spring for wildflowers
- Summer for waterfalls
Driving Tips
- Blue Ridge Parkway runs through Asheville
- Fall weekends are extremely busy
- Many waterfalls along Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
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