Mount Mitchell State Park is free to visit and open daily, except on Christmas Day. Hours vary by season, but regardless of the time of year, the park always opens at 7 a.m. On-site amenities ...

The tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, Mount Mitchell (6,684 ft/2,037 m) is located in Mount Mitchell State Park, 25 mi/40 km northwest of Asheville. You can drive to the top, and the shor ...