Well, winter is upon us, and with it comes Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s road closures. Many roads have closed already, and there are several more that will be closed by the end of the month.
Balsam Mountain Road, Heintooga Ridge Road, Parson Branch, Rich Mountain, and Roundbottom/Straight Fork have all closed for the winter.Clingmans Dome and Roaring Fork will be closed as of November 30^th. All these roads will reopen again in the spring.

To keep track of temporary road closures, either due to weather or road work, check out the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Service’s road and facilities closures or call (865) 436-1200.