Visitor levels at Great Smoky Mountains are sitting at about average for May. The main trailheads and viewpoints will have some company, but nothing unmanageable. Weather is cooperating at 68°F and overcast. Good conditions for spending time outside. There are 3 active closures to be aware of. Check the alerts section below for details.
Last updated May 25, 2026 at 9:18 AM
The Elkmont/Sugarlands Dump Station is temporarily closed for maintenance. In the meantime, visitors can use the dump stations at Cosby, Cades Cove, or ones commercially available in Gatlinburg.
Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.
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).
Predictions are being generated. Check back shortly.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 25 | Heavy Rain | 79°66° | 73% |
| Tue, May 26 | Heavy Rain | 82°68° | 82% |
| Wed, May 27 | Moderate Drizzle | 77°65° | 84% |
| Thu, May 28 | Overcast | 84°64° | 47% |
| Fri, May 29 | Moderate Rain Showers | 83°67° | 60% |
| Sat, May 30 | Dense Drizzle | 66°55° | 61% |
| Sun, May 31 | Overcast | 71°53° | 53% |
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