Status of Park Facilities at South Mountains State Park

South Mountains State Park has reopened both accesses after being closed since Hurricane Helene. Some facilities remain closed until further notice. High Shoals Falls Loop, including the waterfall viewing area, is closed.

Visitors should pay close attention to onsite signage and not attempt to access areas that remain closed. Facilities that remain closed continue to have major safety hazards.

Open

  • All of Clear Creek access (day use only)
  • Most hiking trails at the Jacob Fork access for hiking only
  • Picnic area and nearby trout streams
  • Tent/trailer/RV campground
  • Visitor center
  • Backpack campsites – some hike-in mileages have changed due to reroutes from hurricane damage:
    • Fox Trail campsites are now 6.8 miles (formerly 4.9)
    • Jacob Branch campsites are now 6.6 miles (formerly 3.8)
    • Little River campsites
    • Murray Branch campsites are now 7 miles (formerly 5.4)
    • Sawtooth campsites

Closed

  • High Shoals Falls Loop, including waterfall viewing areas
  • Headquarters, Shinny, and Possum Trails
  • Equestrian day-use parking area
  • No trail access for mountain biking or horseback riding
  • Equestrian campground, including horse barn
  • Shinny Creek and Upper Falls backpack campsites