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Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGreat 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
Maps
 
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)
 

 
region map

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
Auto Touring is a popular way to explore the park.
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Grotto Falls in Roaring Fork
Waterfalls
Waterfalls can be found on nearly every stream in the park.
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white-tailed deer
Wildlife Watching
Open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee are good places to view wildlife.
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The park is named for the misty clouds that hang over the mountains.  

Did You Know?
The wispy, smoke-like fog that hangs over the Smoky Mountains comes from rain and evaporation from trees. On the high peaks of the Smokies, an average of 85 inches of rain falls each year, qualifying these upper elevation areas as temperate rain forests.

Last Updated: June 30, 2009 at 10:42 EST