Fermeture
Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed.
Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed. The 9-mile paved section of Balsam Mountain Road remains open; visitors may still access Balsam Mountain Campground. Plus d'information
Old NC 284 is closed from Cataloochee Creek to Cataloochee Valley
Old NC 284 is open from Big Creek to Cataloochee creek, however there is no access to Cataloochee Valley due to road damage. Plus d'information
Park Headquarters Road closed due to construction through September 2025
Park Headquarters Road is closed due to construction through September. To hike the Gatlinburg Trail or the Fighting Creek Nature Trail (Cataract Falls), visitors should park at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Plus d'information
Information
Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles every Wednesday
Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles every Wednesday from June 18 to September 24. This allows pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy the cove without the presence of vehicles on the roadway. Plus d'information
Most visitors need a parking tag
All vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes require a parking tag. Three tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types: Daily ($5), Weekly ($15), or Annual ($40). Plus d'information