Vehicle Navigation Systems and GPS units may provide inaccurate information in the mountains—sending drivers the wrong way on one-way roads or leading them to dead ends in remote areas. Free park road maps can be downloaded below and are available in park visitor centers.
The following maps are available for downloading:
• Park Map Shows location of all park roads, visitor centers, picnic areas, and campgrounds. (PDF file - 1 mb in size.)
• Trail Map Shows all official trails in the park. Also indicates location of backcountry campsites and shelters, front country (developed) campgrounds, and primary and secondary roads throughout park. (PDF file - 1.4 mb in size)
• Map of Region
Shows major highways providing access to the national park.
(PDF file - 368 kb in size)
• Campground Maps
Maps of the following developed campgrounds are available for downloading: Abrams Creek, Balsam Mountain, Big Creek, Cades Cove, Cataloochee, Cosby, Deep Creek, Elkmont, Look Rock, Smokemont.
Auto Touring
Auto Touring is a popular way to explore the park. more...
Waterfalls
Waterfalls can be found on nearly every stream in the park. more...
Wildlife Watching
Open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee are good places to view wildlife. more...