Smokies starts spring openings
Spring is coming to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with many seasonally closed facilities reopening for warmer weather.
Already open:
Elkmont Family Campground, Cades Cove Campground, The Chimneys Picnic Area, Smokemont Family Campground, Deep Creek Picnic Area, Greenbrier Picnic Area, Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
Cataloochee Campground and Horse Camp, Cosby Campground, Cosby Picnic Area
Big Creek Campground and Horse Camp, Big Creek Picnic Area, Deep Creek Campground, Anthony’s Creek Horse Camp, Round Bottom Horse Camp, Tow String Horse Camp, Collins Creek Picnic Area, Twin Creeks Picnic Area
Clingmans Dome Road
Smokemont Group Campground
Abrams Creek Campground, Elkmont Group Campground
Opening May 18:
Balsam Mountain Campground
Opening May 26:
Heintooga Picnic Area and Heintooga Road