Craggy Gardens is a rhododendron-crowned ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for June blooms and sunset fire.

Quick Facts

  • Rhododendron balds & sweeping vistas.
  • Map:
  • Restrooms: Available
  • Parking: Lot

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Access: Limited
  • Trail Difficulty: Easy
  • Sensory Features: Interpretive panels at the Visitor Center
  • Accessible Parking: Available
  • Transportation: Parkway-accessible via car (2-lane mountain drive)
  • Additional Notes: Conditions shift quickly — bring layers for wind, fog, and cool temps, even in summer