Basic Information

Physical Address

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

Visitor Centers

 

On a clear day at Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the park, you can view mountains stretching to the horizon.

NPS Photo.

 

Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains!

Planning a vacation to the park? Here are some things you will need to know:

• Trip Planning Guide
• Maps
• Driving Directions from nearby interstates to the park's three main entrances
• Lodging and Camping Information
• Seasonal Road and Facility Operating Schedules with opening and closing dates
• Temporary Road and Facility Closures that are weather and construction related
• Weather and Climate Information
• Traffic and Travel Tips
• Tips for Avoiding the Crowds
• Pet Policies
• Things to Do
• Places to Go
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

 

Be Prepared

• Cell phone service is unavailable in many park locations, including Cades Cove and in Cataloochee. It is generally available in the communities surrounding the national park. Plan ahead! What will you do in an emergency if you don't have cell phone service? Carry essentials with you such as a first aid kit, prescription medications, drinking water, and clothing suitable for the weather conditions.
• Check the forecast. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the park.
• Roads, including Newfound Gap Road (US-441), may temporarily close due to weather. Follow road status updates on Twitter at https://twitter.com/smokiesroadsnps. Do you know an alternative route to your destination? Check park maps to plan one.
• Avoid water hazards. Do not take risks while fishing, wading, or crossing streams.

 

Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park's official online store for other books, maps, and guides to the park. Operated by the nonprofit Great Smoky Mountains Association, proceeds generated by purchases at the store are donated to educational, scientific, and historical projects in the park.