Samuel Hobbs Photo courtesy of Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cable Mill in Cades Cove is open from mid-March through late November.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However some secondary roads, campgrounds, and other visitor facilities close in winter. Please visit the following pages for information about seasonal opening and closing dates for:
Elk Elk were reintroduced to the park in 2001. more...
Download Park Maps Maps of trails and campgrounds as well as general park maps are available. more...
Regulations Concerning Pets Leashed pets are allowed in developed areas and along roads, but are not allowed on park trails. more...
Did You Know?
Money to buy the land that became Great Smoky Mountains National Park was raised by individuals, private groups, and even school children who pledged their pennies. In addition, the Laura Spellman Rockefeller Memorial Fund donated $5 million to create the park.