The national park will remain mostly open to visitors despite the government shutdown, but visitors might notice cuts to some programs or services.

Funding from local agencies allows restrooms, emergency services, campgrounds, Cades Cove, all visitor centers and picnic ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain open with limited staff and basic visitor services from Nov. 3, 2025, through ...

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While other national parks are closed as the government shutdown drags on, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open - at ...

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For many students at UT, trips to one of our closest national parks could be negatively impacted this fall. The Great Smoky ...

As the partial federal government shutdown passes the two-week mark, folks headed to Great Smoky Mountains National Park should know the popular park is still welcoming guests, including drivers just ...