
Last updated August 24, 2026
Abrams Falls Trail is closed Mondays-Thursdays through September 30 to replace aging footlog bridges and improve visitor safety. The trail will open to hikers Fridays-Sundays and on Labor Day during c...
Metcalf Bottoms Bridge is closed to pedestrians due to bridge damage. Visitors will not be able to walk from the picnic area across the bridge to access the Metcalf Bottoms Trail. Parking for the trai...
Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.
Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles every Wednesday through September 30. This allows pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy the cove without the presence of vehicles on the roadway.
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Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed.
All vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes require a parking tag. Three tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types: Daily ($5), Weekly ($15), or Annual ($40).
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