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Status of Park Facilities at South Mountains State Park

Most facilities at Jacob Fork access have reopened. High Shoals Falls Loop, including the waterfall viewing area, is closed. Clear Creek access is closed for construction.

Visitors should pay close attention to onsite signage and not attempt to access areas that remain closed.

Open

  • Most hiking trails at the Jacob Fork access
  • Picnic area and nearby trout streams
  • Tent/trailer/RV campground
  • Visitor center
  • Equestrian day-use parking area
  • Equestrian campground, including horse barn
  • 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
  • No trail access for mountain biking
  • Shinny Creek and Upper Falls backpack campsites
  • All of Clear Creek access (day use only)