Park Burn Ban is Back in Place

 "Due to dry conditions, low relative humidity, a continued high fire danger, and a high wind watch, the National Park Service (NPS) is instituting an immediate ban on all campfires and charcoal use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This fire ban will remain in effect until further notice on both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park. 

Campers, backpackers, and visitors using picnic areas may continue to use cookstoves with compressed gas canisters and gas grills that feature an on/off switch. Stoves and grills must be attended at all times.

The NPS is collaborating with multiple agencies in response to current and predicted weather and fuel conditions. Visitors are urged to exercise extra caution while recreating on public lands, including national parks and national forests, in North Carolina and Tennessee when fire danger is elevated."

For the latest information regarding the fire ban in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, please visit the park's current conditions webpage.

https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm

Dangerously High Winds close many Roads in the GSMNP

 Be aware!

 For the GSMNP Alerts: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

And, from the noaa weather site: https://www.weather.gov/mrx/

Gust over 100mph?!

Be smart.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parkwide Burn Ban

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Due to continued dry conditions, winds, and high fire danger, the National Park Service (NPS) is banning all campfires and charcoal use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park effective immediately. 

The fire ban will be in effect until further notice on both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park. This is consistent with the Sevier County burn ban and the National Weather Service Red Flag Warning in our area. 

Campers, backpackers and visitors using picnic areas may continue to use cookstoves with compressed gas canisters and gas grills that have an on/off switch. Stoves and grills should be attended at all times.  

Visitors should use extra caution recreating on public lands including national parks and national forests in North Carolina and Tennessee when fire danger is increased.