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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park is named for the misty 'smoke' that often hangs over the park.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Contact Us
 

By Mail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

By Phone
Visitor Information Recorded Message
(865) 436-1200

By E-mail
We attempt to respond to every email. Due to the large volume of email received however, it may take a week or longer to reply.

We receive numerous emails requesting information that is available on our website. Before submitting your message, please use the Search Box in the upper left corner of this page to find information about topics. The following links provide answers to frequently asked questions:

Download a Smokies Trip Planner -
Contains information about favorite destinations in the park, popular activities including hiking, camping, and auto touring, and a park map
Lodging and Camping
Fall Color and Winter Snow
Weather and Climate
Directions to Park and Maps
Things to Do including
 • Auto Touring
 • Fishing
 • Hiking
 • Horse Riding
 • Wildlife Watching including Elk and Bear
Places to Go including
 • Cades Cove
 • Cataloochee
 • Clingmans Dome
 • Oconaluftee
Pet Policy
Wedding and Special Event Policies

If you can't find your answer by visiting the links listed above, please e-mail your question.

Questions regarding the status of temporary weather-related road closures can not be answered in a timely manner using email. Please call (865) 436-1200 extension 631 for updated information about road conditions. Follow road status updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/smokiesroadsnps.

 

Download a Smokies Trip Planner
Download a Smokies Trip Planner
Information about favorite destinations, popular activities, and a park map
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Road and Facility Closures
Road and Facility Closures
Some roads and facilities are closed seasonally or may close temporarily in inclement weather.
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Black bear
Black Bears
An estimated 1,500 black bears live in the park.
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Weather Forecasts
Weather Forecast
Current weather forecasts are available by phone and online.
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Last Updated: May 18, 2011 at 07:46 MST