Hours, Rates and Other Information

The Park and Old Rock Café are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day 2013 but open on New Year's Day 2014.

Please refer to the chart below for specific opening and closing times.

2013 Ticket Plaza Hours

Ticket Plaza Hours

1/01/13-3/22/13   3/23/13-11/02/13 11/03/13-12/01/13 11/28/13 12/02/13-12/24/13   12/25/13 12/26/13-12/31/13 10am to 4:30pm EST Fri.-Tue. (Closed Wed. & Thur.) 8:30am to 5:30pm EDT every day 8:30am to 4:30pm EST every day CLOSED Thanksgiving Day 10am to 4:30pm EST Fri.-Tue. (Closed Wed. & Thurs.) CLOSED Christmas Day 10am-4:30pm EST every day

The Park remains open 1½ hours after the Ticket Plaza closes.
EST = Eastern Standard Time
EDT = Eastern Daylight Time (Daylight Saving Time)

Come after 4, Come Back for More
Planning to visit later in the day? When you purchase your admission after 4pm, hold onto your receipt and it's good for admission the next operating day at no additional cost!

NOTICE: The Hickory Nut Falls trail is currently closed for repairs due to a rockslide that caused significant damage to a footbridge and a large portion of the trail in November 2012. The plan is to reopen the waterfall trail, but due to unknown factors, no timeline has been established at present. Reduced admission rates are in effect. Read more about the trail closure.

2013 Rates

Regular Rate Current Reduced Rates

Adult $15 $12 Youth (ages 5-15)   $7 $6 Age 4 & under free free

 

Discounts such as AP guests, AAA, military and senior rates DO apply off the current Reduced Rates.

 

Bringing a group to Chimney Rock? Check out our Group Rates.

We offer a discounted admission rate to seniors (age 65 and older). Ask for your senior discount and show picture ID verifying your date of birth to save $2 off regular admission.

AAA members who show their cards can save $2 off regular rate adult and $1 off regular rate youth admission prices. Show your card and save at our Ticket Plaza. There are no discounts off Group Rates.

ONLY ONE discount is applicable to all ages.

 

To book a package containing accommodations and Chimney Rock tickets click here:

 

 

Pets on a leash are welcome in all outdoor areas of the Park. Pets are not allowed on the elevator or in the Sky Lounge Gift Shop & Deli due to NC Health Law.

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is publicly owned by the state of North Carolina and is privately operated by Chimney Rock Management, LLC. Park associates are dedicated to the preservation of Dr. Lucius Morse’s legacy. Your admission ticket and other purchases play a vital role in helping to preserve and protect this natural wonder and making it accessible to all.