Is Clingmans Dome Webcam?
Located at high elevation on the eastern end on the park, the Clingmans Dome webcam offers views to the west. Click HERE for a live view.
Is Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains closed?
Cades Cove is open year round from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting. The Cades Cove Loop Road is closed on Wednesdays to all vehicle traffic from May 5th through September 1st. This provides bicyclists and pedestrians the opportunity to explore the Cove without vehicles.
Is Cades Cove Loop Open?
Primary roads such as US-441 (Newfound Gap Road), Little River Road, and the Cades Cove Loop Road are open year round, weather permitting.
What states can you see from Clingmans Dome?
View Seven States at Clingmans Dome On a clear day, you can see up to 100 miles including seven states from the top of the tower. (Clockwise: Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.) Even on a cloudy, “smoky” day, the view is breathtaking.
Does it snow in the Great Smoky Mountains?
Snow falls infrequently at low elevations in the Smokies, but at higher elevations, it can fall anytime from October through April. Mike Baker photo. Winter is a fickle season in the Smokies. Days can be sunny with high temperatures of 65° Fahrenheit or snowy with highs in the 20s.
How much does it cost to get into Cades Cove?
free
Admission is free. Cades Cove features an 11-mile, paved loop road around the cove. A self-guiding auto tour booklet is available for $1 at loop road entrance.
Are the leaves changing at Cades Cove?
The changes start at the higher elevations (above 5,000 ft.) about the first of October and will work its way down to the lower elevations in late October to early November. The best places to see color are Newfound Gap Road, Cades Cove Loop Road and Little River Road.
What is the best time to go to Smoky Mountains?
The best times to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park are the summer (June, July and August) and the fall. July is the busiest month of the summer season while October weekends draw those in search of autumn foliage.