The park gets its name from mists that often rise like smoke from the mountains.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park · NC, TN
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Plan your visit today!
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTemporary Road Closure
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesParsons Branch Road is closed
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesPark Headquarters Road is closed
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesStraight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed.
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesCades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles every Wednesday
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park13 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good4 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available36 activities
Park Name
InfoGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoNC, TN
Phone
Info(865)436-1200
GRSM_Smokies_Information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoPrimary roads are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, weather permitting. This includes Newfound Gap Road (US-441), Little River Road, and Laurel Creek Road. Secondary roads are closed seasonally.
Visitor Center: Cades Cove Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Kuwohi Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Oconaluftee Visitor Center
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Weather Info
InfoElevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet (267 meters) to 6,643 feet (2,025 meters) and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary by 10-20 degrees Fahre
Getting There
InfoGreat Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the borders of the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. The three main entrances to the park are in Gatlinburg, TN; Townsend, TN; and Cherokee, NC.
Location
Info35.6012° N, -83.5082° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website