Latest News
Updated Photos of Parking Lot Construction
May 10, 2020
Park Partially Reopens Starting May 9th
May 8, 2020
While many things around us have changed due to the Covid-19 virus, one thing remains the same – our commitment to provide a safe and fun-filled visit to Chimney Rock Read More
Parking Lot Construction Project Update
April 20, 2020
The Chimney Rock Management staff knew we would face some challenges this year with some closures due to our upper parking lot project, but never in our wildest dreams could Read More
Chimney Rock Virtual Background for Zoom Meetings
April 17, 2020
Zoom meetings have become the new way to communicate, not just for business but also with friends and family. Want to add a little flair to your Zoom meetings? You Read More
Virtual Easter Sunrise 2020
April 12, 2020
This year was the first year since 1955 that we weren’t able to host our longest-running, annual event, the Chimney Rock Easter Sunrise Service. We’re sorry we can’t be together Read More
Health and Safety Update
March 13, 2020
The health and safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. We share everyone’s concerns about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Even though we are an outdoor experience, we appreciate Read More
15th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration at Chimney Rock
February 1, 2020
Greta the Groundhog takes Center Stage for Chimney Rock’s 15th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration For the past 15 years, Groundhog Day has become a family-fun, annual tradition at Chimney Rock. Read More
Upper Parking Lot Construction Project
January 27, 2020
In late 2017 and the spring of 2018, the Park received record rainfall and was hit by raucous storms. That’s when the retaining wall on the top parking lot fell, Read More
Santa on the Chimney & Breakfast with the Elves
December 4, 2019
Chimney Rock hosts family-friendly holiday events on December 7th and 14th The first two Saturdays of December are some of the most magical days of the year for Chimney Rock Read More
Fall Color is Almost Here!!
October 23, 2019
An autumn occurrence that draws a lot of attention in western North Carolina is the fall foliage display. Fall color typically begins at higher elevations and works its way down Read More
Meet Hannah and Thrasher
August 1, 2018
Hannah the Virginia Opossum and Thrasher the Eastern Gray Squirrel are the newest Animal Ambassadors at the Park’s Animal Discovery Den. Hannah was kept as a pet for a year Read More
Here’s the latest on the elevator!
July 6, 2018
The news you’ve been waiting for is finally here! We’re excited to announce that the elevator is back in operation. Guests can once again access the Chimney and Sky Lounge Read More
GVLtoday Names Chimney Rock to List
June 22, 2018
GVLtoday recently featured the Park on its list of “30 of the Best Outdoor Adventures in the Southeast.” Check out their great list of amazing outdoor places to explore.
YTravel features Chimney Rock, Lake Lure
June 21, 2018
Chimney Rock and Lake Lure were both recently featured in a YTravel Blog by Caz highlighting the beauty of the Gorge. Read more about their amazing experience here.
Park fully reopens
June 9, 2018
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park has fully reopened all six of its hiking trails. The Park is open seven days a week from 8:30 am- 5:30pm for ticketing Read More