Parking is limited within the Town of Boone. Most lots in downtown Boone are privately owned and are designated for a particular business or reserved for individuals who have rented a space in that lot. Towing and/ or booting is widely utilized for unauthorized vehicles parked in private lots. The cost of non-consensual towing or having a boot removed ranges from $60 to $100. (If you want to rent a space in a private parking lot for the semester or the year, the best way to find a convenient space is to drive or walk around and use the information on the signs posted in the parking lots to contact the lot owners. We do not have a definitive list of private parking lots in Boone.)
Many students rely on the AppalCART (opens in a new tab), Boone’s free public transportation system, to get to and from campus every day. The AppalCART has thirteen routes with multiple stops (many located near off-campus student housing areas) to serve students and other residents of Boone.
Check the links below for additional information to help you plan and navigate your transportation needs.
Disclaimer: Please note that any resource provided below that is marked with an "*" indicates that it is not affiliated with Appalachian State University and is a private company that is neither recommended nor endorsed by Appalachian State University or Off-Campus Student Services.
Driver’s License Office (permits, operator's licenses, road tests)
(828) 265-5384
4469 Bamboo Rd
Boone, NC 28607
Department of Motor Vehicles (vehicle registration and tags)
(828) 268-2315
274 Winkler's Creek Road
Boone, NC 28607
The University provides a searchable database of available rental properties, which includes listings by rental companies and posts by students who are looking to sublet or need a roommate. Click here to visit the Off-Campus Housing Database.
