Local favourite viewpoint · Henderson, North Carolina

Big Knob

Big Knob is a viewpoint in Henderson, North Carolina.

Open on the map＋ Add to tripDay trip from herePlan a road tripGoogle Maps ↗

Big Knob: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Big Knob

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Big Knob: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Big Knob — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.38678, -82.64485. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Big Knob

    See everything within a day’s drive of Big Knob

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Big Knob

    All hill stations & viewpoints in North Carolina

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Big Knob?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Big Knob?

    Nearby: Mount Pisgah (sanctuary, 14 km), North Carolina Arboretum (park, 16 km), North Carolina Arboretum (park, 16 km), Lake Julian (lake, 17 km), Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site (fort, 17 km), Pisgah View State Park (sanctuary, 20 km).