As a photographer, this beautiful mill has been on my bucket list to visit in the fall for a long time! The friendly park ranger answered my phone call immediately this morning and patiently informed us of conditions and foliage status. While we drove several hours to reach Babcock State Park, the colorful foliage did not disappoint!! Even on a rainy day this is well worth a long drive. We loved the views and the setting. The roads were good all the way to the park and you can stop at Humpback Covered Bridge in Alleghany County, VA not too far away. Babcock State Park offers cabins though a small vehicle seems best as the access road is narrow. There is a gift shoppe by Glade Creek Grist Mill and areas to walk. We wish we had more time to explore but it was a lovely day trip! There was no crowd at all on this drizzly day despite how famous this spot is for photographers. However the colors were brilliant in the reflective light. Parking was adequate and accessible with a walker or wheelchair to enjoy the paved path. The mill was not open for tours the day we were there but appears to be on certain days.