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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Temporary Road and Facilities Closures
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July 2, 2008
Weather-related road and facility closures may change throughout the day. For updated road and weather information please call (865) 436-1200. Once you hear a voice, dial extension 631 for road information or extension 630 for a weather forecast. You may wish to write this number down when traveling to the area for handy reference for road and weather updates. This webpage is updated 2-3 times a week. For the most current report, please call the number listed above.
Roads and Facilities
Seasonal Closures
For information about seasonal closures during the winter months, please see:
Seasonal Road Closures
Seasonal Facility Closures
Temporary Closures
• Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed to automobile traffic until 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday morning from May 7 through September 24 to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to enjoy the cove.
Road Construction
• Gatlinburg Spur of Foothills Parkway (US 441) between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Backcountry Facilities
For current backcountry trail and campsite information call (865) 436-1297 or (865) 436-1231. Please note these numbers are for backcountry trail and campsite information only.
Bear Warnings - areas where bears are active. Please read What Do I Do If I See A Bear? for important safety information about bears.
• Gabes Mountain Trail (between Cosby Campground and Hen Wallow Falls)
• Laurel Falls Trail
• Rabbit Creek Trail (between campsites #15 and #16)
• Ramsey Cascades Trail
• West Prong Trail (Tremont side)
• Mount Collins Shelter
• Backcountry Campsites #16 and #113
Campsites Closed
• Backcountry Campsites #9, #15, #53
Water Problems
• Backcountry Campsites #4, #7, #19, #21, #26
• Double Spring Shelter
• Mollies Ridge Shelter
• Russell Field Shelter
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Download Park Maps
Maps of trails and campgrounds as well as general park maps are available.
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Download a Smokies Trip Planner
Information about favorite destinations, popular activities, and a park map
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Weather Forecast
Current weather forecasts are available by phone and online.
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Fishing in the Park
The park offers a wide variety of angling experiences for fishermen.
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Did You Know?
More than 240 species of birds have been found in the park. Sixty species are year-round residents. Nearly 120 species breed in the park, including 52 species from the neo-tropics. Many other species use the park as an important stopover and foraging area during their semiannual migration.
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Last Updated: July 02, 2008 at 11:16 EST |
