Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Fireplace Grill
- Group Grill
- Picnic Tables
Business rules for Holiday Weekends :
Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date
Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date
Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, NC
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Mount Jefferson rises abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, serving as a landmark for area motorists. Acquaint yourself with this mighty peak by viewing it first from the Mount Jefferson Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rising as a long, forested prominence...
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Description
Mount Jefferson rises abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, serving as a landmark for area motorists. Acquaint yourself with this mighty peak by viewing it first from the Mount Jefferson Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rising as a long, forested prominence, its dark color is conspicuous among neighboring peaks on the Ashe plateau.
Though the mountain is magnificent from a distance, Mount Jefferson is best appreciated up close. On a clear day, you can see for miles from its peak. A great part of Ashe County spreads out below; fields, forests and mountains mingle in kaleidoscopic patterns. On the horizon, the Blue Ridge Mountains form a striking backdrop.
Yet what looms in the distance is no more spectacular than what is right before your eyes. For the forests of Mount Jefferson are a botanical paradise. The interesting and unusual plant life of the park rendered it worthy of designation as a national natural landmark.
Alerts and Important Information
Gate Hours:
The front gate is closed and locked at posted closing times for your protection. There will be no exiting or entering the gate after this time and the combination will NOT be given out. All visitors not spending the night will need to be out by closing time. If you leave the park and do not return before closing time, you will not be able to re-enter. If you have an emergency, see camp host. Please notify camp hosts for emergencies only.
- November - February: 9 a.m - 5 p.m.
- March & April: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- May - August: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- September & October: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The front gate is closed and locked at posted closing times for your protection. There will be no exiting or entering the gate after this time and the combination will NOT be given out. All visitors not spending the night will need to be out by closing time. If you leave the park and do not return before closing time, you will not be able to re-enter. If you have an emergency, see camp host. Please notify camp hosts for emergencies only.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area1481 Mt. Jefferson State Park Rd
West Jefferson NC 28694
Phone Number:
Information:
(336)246-9653