In 1926, conservation groups began buying up land for the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which opened in 1934.
 The park boundary parallels the valley to the south, and includes all of Abrams Creek.
 A campground and ranger station are now situated at the confluence of Kingfisher Creek and Abrams Creek.
 Several of the old roads, including the Cooper Road to Cades Cove, the Cane Creek Road to Walland, and the cattle drovers' paths to Gregory Bald, were converted into hiking trails.

In 2006, a group of conservationists known as "Save Chilhowee Mountain" attempted unsuccessfully to block an 80-home development project initiated by Harmony Property Group.
 Save Chilhowee Mountain argued that drainage from the homes would pollute Abrams Creek, threatening three endangered species of fish.
 The construction group denied the accusation, claiming it had complied with all local, state, and federal regulations, and had sought technical guidance from independent environmental firms.
 The group received preliminary approval for construction from the Blount County Planning Commission in May 2006.
In 1926, conservation groups began buying up land for the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which opened in 1934.  The park boundary parallels the valley to the south, and includes all of Abrams Creek.  A campground and ranger station are now situated at the confluence of Kingfisher Creek and Abrams Creek.  Several of the old roads, including the Cooper Road to Cades Cove, the Cane Creek Road to Walland, and the cattle drovers' paths to Gregory Bald, were converted into hiking trails.
In 2006, a group of conservationists known as "Save Chilhowee Mountain" attempted unsuccessfully to block an 80-home development project initiated by Harmony Property Group.  Save Chilhowee Mountain argued that drainage from the homes would pollute Abrams Creek, threatening three endangered species of fish.  The construction group denied the accusation, claiming it had complied with all local, state, and federal regulations, and had sought technical guidance from independent environmental firms.  The group received preliminary approval for construction from the Blount County Planning Commission in May 2006.
Happy Valley, Blount County, Tennessee