July 24, 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.

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. Construction is expected to be completed in March 2009. Additional information
 

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
• Laurel Falls Trail
• Rabbit Creek Trail
• Ramsey Cascades Trail
• West Prong Trail
• Mount Collins Shelter
• Tricorner Knob Shelter
• Backcountry Campsites #12, #16 and #113


Campsites Closed
• Backcountry Campsites #15, #24, #26, #53

Water Problems
• Backcountry Campsites #4, #6, #7, #19, #21, #26
• Mollies Ridge Shelter