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)

  • Annual gate passes may be purchased at the Park Visitor Center or Rhododendron Lodge for $35.

Colorful outdoor sign spelling 'LOVE' with nature and animal illustrations, located at Breaks Interstate Park in Kentucky and Virginia, with flags and green trees in the background.

Front Desk

Phone #: (276) 865-4413

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

Until July 31st the Front Desk Hours are

Sun - Turs 8:00am - 9:00pm

Fri- Sat 8:00am -10:00pm

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

Lodging

Motel, cottages, and cabins are open year round.
The campground and yurt are available seasonally from spring until fall.

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, the gristmill, moonshine still, and the Counts cabin. The Visitor Center also hosts many of our seasonal discovery programs.

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.

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.