June 30, 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. Additional information
 


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
• Double Spring Shelter
• Mollies Ridge Shelter
• Russell Field Shelter



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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