Guests wishing to visit Grandfather Mountain must purchase their tickets and book their visit online. Only a select number of tickets will be sold per day for certain time-slots.

On weekdays only, a limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the Entrance Gate, although guests are strongly encouraged to book online to guarantee their availability. To receive any discounts, tickets must be purchased online. No discounts are given at the Gate.

As of now, reservations are only available through Jan. 2, 2022.

Each guest entering the park must have a ticket, which includes a time-slot. Prices are as follows:

Adult: $22
Senior (age 60+): $20
Child (ages 4-12): $9
AAA Adult: $20 (must present valid AAA card)
AAA Child: $8 (must present valid AAA card)

Bridge Club members will continue to receive complimentary admission, per their membership agreement, and are not required to book a time-slot. Members must present a valid Bridge Club membership card upon arrival. Without a valid Bridge Club membership card, guests must pay full price.

VIP pass holders and those with pre-paid or complimentary tickets are also not required to book a time-slot.

Special Information

• Guests must purchase tickets online to guarantee admission.
• A very limited number of tickets may be available at the entrance gate drive-through booths during weekday hours. With walk-in tickets, no discounts may be applied. Arriving at the gate will not guarantee admission.
• To guarantee admission, visitors must book online in advance. On weekends, tickets will only be available online.
• MASK POLICY: Effective Sept. 16, 2021, in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, Grandfather Mountain is requiring that all guests wear face coverings while indoors in the park.

Tickets will be sold from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the park closing at 5 p.m. Trails close at 4 p.m.

Special Holiday Hours

• On Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, Grandfather Mountain will be closed, to reopen Nov. 26, weather permitting.
• On Thursday, Dec. 2, ticket sales will end at 2:30 p.m. and the park will close at 4 p.m. to prepare for the company holiday party. 
• On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, ticket sales will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the park closing at 4 p.m.
• On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, Grandfather Mountain will be closed, to reopen Dec. 26, weather permitting.

Opening dates, availability and operating procedures are subject to change.

Proceeds from admission tickets benefit the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the park for future generations.

Refund Policy

As of Nov. 1, 2020, Grandfather Mountain admission tickets are non-refundable once purchased. However, Grandfather Mountain will honor the monetary value of one's ticket(s) for a future visit. Unused tickets will be valid for one (1) year from the original visitation date printed on the tickets. Please contact us for special arrangements beyond one year from your ticket purchase date.

Ticketholders are also welcome to gift their passes to friends or family. When booking this future visit, please call the Grandfather Mountain Entrance Gate at 828-733-4337 with your reservation number to exchange your booking for a future time and date. Prices are subject to change.

For more information or assistance, please call (828) 733-2013 or (828) 733-4337.