Breaks Interstate Park

Information and Hours of Operation

Park Gates

Open all year. Closed during certain inclement weather events.

A $3 day-use fee per car for admittance.
$10 per bus (15-passenger or more)
Park passes may be purchased at the Chafin Lodge for $50.

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Park Pass Info

Front Desk

Phone #: (276) 865-4413

The front desk is open year round. The hours of operation vary depending on the season.

 (The front desk is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day )

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Monday: 9am-8pm
Tuesday: 9am-8pm
Wednesday: 9am-8pm
Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 8am-9pm
Saturday: 8am-9pm
Sunday: 8am-8pm
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 9am-6pm

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Lodging

Motel, cottages, and cabins are open year round.

The campgrounds A,B and C are available seasonally from spring until fall.

Campground D and the Yurt are availibe year round.

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Campground Store

Mon - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tues - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mon - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tues - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wed - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs - 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed for the Season

Visitor Center

Phone: (276) 865-4413 Ext. 3221

The Visitor Center is your stop for trail, overlook, and natural resource information. The Visitor Center is home to our historical and cultural museum, moonshine still, and the Counts’ Family cabin. The Visitor Center also hosts many of our seasonal discovery programs.

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Rhododendron Restaurant in the Chafin Lodge

Phone: (276) 865-4413 Ext. 2084

Restaurant is open seasonally. The Rhododendron Restaurant offers a variety of meals on the menu as well as a buffet on the weekends.

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Menus and Hours

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Day Use Areas

River access areas at Ratliff Hole, Center Creek, and Garden Hole are closed at sunset each day and gates are locked at that time. Unattended vehicles left after sunset are subject to fines and/or towing at owner’s expense.