Campgrounds at Smokemont inside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. (Photo via National Park Service) Tennessee.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — More campgrounds, picnic areas and horse camps will be open in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just in time for the Labor Day weekend. Following guidance from ...

Several popular campgrounds in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are set to open in May. ... Cosby, and Look Rock would be opening on May 19 and Balsam Mountain would be opening May 23.

A spokesperson for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park sent a statement that said visitors who campsites in closed campgrounds received refunds, and three are currently open. That full ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials closed all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, to help stop the spread of the coronavirus on Tuesday, March 24. Initially ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains.

Heintooga Ridge Road (Balsam Mountain Road): 5/12 – 11/01 Vehicle-free access along the Cades Cove Loop Road will take place each Wednesday, from May 4th through September 28th.

From wildflowers to wildlife, spring is a great time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The season also marks many openings with the park.