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
Scenic, two-lane, paved road from Newfound Gap Road to Kuwohi Visitor Center and Overlook. Subject to closures due to snow, ice, and other hazardous weather events.
Heintooga Round Bottom Road
TBD due to Hurricane Helene impacts
One-way, gravel road that begins at the Balsam Mountain Picnic Area and connects to Straight Fork Road. Motorhomes, buses, and vans longer than 25 feet, plus passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.
Heintooga Ridge Road
5/9–10/31
Two-way, paved road that connects the Blue Ridge Parkway and Heintooga Round Bottom Road. Motorhomes, buses, and vans longer than 25 feet, plus passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.
Forge Creek Road
3/7–12/31
Subject to closures due to snow, ice, or muddy conditions.
Little Greenbrier Road (to the Little Greenbrier Schoolhouse)
4/18–11/30
Motorhomes, buses, and vans longer than 25 feet, plus passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited. Access road clearance may be accommodated for school groups 12/1–12/30 when scheduled in advance.
Parson Branch Road
4/11–11/10
One-way, 8-mile road. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Motorhomes, buses, and vans longer than 25 feet, plus passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.
Rich Mountain Road
4/11–11/10
One-way road. Motorhomes, buses, and vans longer than 25 feet, plus passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
4/18–11/30
One-way road and very steep. Motorhomes, buses, and vans longer than 25 feet, plus passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.
Straight Fork Road
TBD due to Hurricane Helene impacts
Two-way, gravel road providing access to Round Bottom horse camp.
Upper Tremont Road
Year-round
Subject to closures due to snow, ice, or muddy conditions.
Wear Cove Road
Year-round
Motorhomes, buses, and vans longer than 25 feet, plus passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited on this narrow, two-way road. Ten-ton weight limit.
Cataloochee Road
Year-round
Two-lane gravel road subject to closure due to snow, ice, and other hazardous weather events.
