Due to high fire danger throughout the park, a fire ban has been put into place. As a result, the lighting of campfires and charcoal grills is not allowed at this time. More
Rehabilitation began on December 9 for the 2.3-mile-long Cosby Entrance Road from TN State Route 32 to the gate of Cosby Campground. While crews are working, the entrance road is closed to the public. The work is projected to be completed in spring 2025. More
Laurel Falls and other park trails are temporarily closed
For closure information and details on other trail cautions, please check the "Trail and Backcountry Closures, Warnings & Cautions" section of the Current Road, Facility, Trail & Backcountry Updates page. More
Balsam Mountain, Cataloochee, and Big Creek areas closed
Kuwohi Rd (formerly Clingmans Dome Rd), Parson Branch Rd, Rich Mountain Rd, Little Greenbrier Rd to the schoolhouse, and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail are closed for the season. More
