GSMNP Update following hurricane Helene closures

  The park is open; Though, Balsam Mountain, Big Creek and Cataloochee Valley areas remain closed. 

The park experienced substantial damage particularly in North Carolina, including Balsam Mountain, Big Creek and Cataloochee Valley.

All park visitor centers, and most park facilities are open.

All Tennessee park campgrounds are currently open. North Carolina campgrounds are currently closed, and park staff continue to assess for when they can be safely opened.

Check the park website as you make your plans for a visit. All park visitor centers, and most park facilities are open.

Current Delays and Closures - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)