Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which ranked third in visitation in 2024, is heading into the high season with a ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will ... Campgrounds: Abrams Creek, Balsam Mountain, Big Creek, Cataloochee, Cosby and Look Rock campgrounds are closed. Picnic areas: Big Creek, Chimneys ...

Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains ... Big Creek, Balsam Mountain, Cataloochee ...

Spring visits to the Smokies will be different this year. Areas are closed and program start dates are delayed amid federal ...

Six out of 10 campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed. Vehicle free days in Cade Cove will begin in June this year instead of May. Some picnic areas and pavilions are closed ...