Visitor Centers

Four Visitor Centers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Begin your exploration of the Smokies at a visitor center. Here you can pick up a park map or newspaper, have your questions answered, and purchase books and guides to the park. For current ranger-led activities, visit the park's calendar for details.

The park has two historic gristmills, Cable Mill and Mingus Mill, that provide demonstrations of corn meal milling.

(Mingus Mill is closed until further notice for rehabilitation work.)

 

Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Amenities

Contact Information

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Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Amenities

Contact Information

Image Gallery

Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Amenities

Contact Information

Image Gallery

Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Amenities

Contact Information

Image Gallery

 

 

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Historic Gristmills

Cable Mill in Cades Cove

Open daily March 7–October 31, 2025. Open Friday–Sunday in November.
Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Location

Inside the park near the mid-point of the 11-mile, one-way Cades Cove Loop Road.

Exhibits

Water-powered gristmill.

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Mingus Mill near Oconaluftee

Temporarily closed for preservation and rehabilitation work.

Location

Inside the park, 2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US 441.

Exhibits

Turbine-powered gristmill.

 

 

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