Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)

About Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)

The Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts a large craft shop, craft demonstrators and upstairs galleries showcasing regional craftspeople. Within the Folk Art Center is also an America's National Parks store.

How to Get There

From US-70, enter the Parkway and drive Parkway north a 1/4 mile and turn left to enter the Folk Art Center's driveway. If you take I-40, take exit 55 and drive on US-70 west until you reach the Parkway on ramp. If you entered the Parkway at Brevard Rd, NC-191, US-25 or US-74A, drive Parkway north 5-20 minutes. Use caution with GPS directions, as many people end far up Riceville Rd and not at the Folk Art Center.

Plan Your Visit to Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)

Heading to Folk Art Center (Milepost 382)? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)