Explore Park can be accessed on the Blue Ridge Parkway Parkway at Milepost 121 from US Route 220 headed North, at Milepost 112 from VA 24 headed South, Mill Mountain Parkway at Milepost 120, or our alternate entrance at 3900 Rutrough Road, 24014.
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Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 115, Explore Park features hundreds of acres of rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, outdoor adventure and a visitor information center. Soar through the trees on the Tree Top Quest aerial adventure course, featuring zip-lines and challenge obstacles for ages four and up. Stay overnight in a cabin, yurt or primitive campsite. Enjoy a craft beer or Virginia wine and cider at Twin Creeks Brewpub. Stop inside the visitor center to browse our gift shop featuring artisan crafts and parkway memorabilia.
Explore Park is where adventure begins!

Visitor Center Phone: (540) 427-1800 • Administrative Phone: (540) 387-6078
Email: explorepark@roanokecountyva.gov

Parkway Access: Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 115
By Google Maps: 56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd.
By Postal Address or from downtown: 3900 Rutrough Rd. Roanoke, VA 24014

Visitor Center Hours
Closed for Renovations - January - March 2026


BRP 2025 300x300 106-112 Closed