The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization, operates its own visitor center in Damascus, VA.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.