Restrooms OK in National park.

[CZB1962]

Maybe this has been discussed before but I am currently in the Smokey Mountain National Park and while the visitor center is posted, the restroom facilities are not.

I had always thought that all building were off limits but in my mind, no sign + OK to carry.

 

[eldirector]

From:
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm

Concealed Firearms Regulations
As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit the federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms website and select the state that you are interested in from the list on the right side of the page. More specific information about state permit regulations can be obtained on the following websites:Tennessee
North Carolina - Use the search box on the NC Dept. of Justice website to find current gun laws.


Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

 

[CZB1962]

From:
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm

I read that before I came but I thought I remembered a discussion here where someone said restrooms were posted. I was pleased to see that at least at the visitors center they were not.

 

[Tactically Fat]

If you go IN to a building for a restroom break - you'll be in violation.

If the restrooms have "outside" / general access - you'll be just fine.

Visiting an interpretive center? Best to leave it in your vehicle - as unfortunate as that is.

 

[AndersonIN]

Been to a few National Parks of late and restrooms are fine as long as the entrance/exit is not inside of a building where employees are located. Both Wright Brothers National Memorial in Nags Head NC and so did Cades Cove TN had everything very well posted.