Sep 20, 2024 · Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.

Dec 5, 2024 · Visitor Centers in the park are open year-round, except Christmas Day. Daily operating hours for visitor centers. Cades Cove and Smokemont campgrounds remain open year-round. The park's eight other campgrounds and five horse camps close seasonally.

Trail and Backcountry Closures, Warnings & Cautions. For current backcountry trail and campsite information, please call (865) 436-1297. Bear Closures—areas that are closed due to bear activity

Sep 19, 2024 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers 522,427 acres, divided almost evenly between Tennessee and North Carolina. Learn about the many areas of the park below to begin planning your Smokies adventure.

Oct 21, 2024 · 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.Mobile device users can download a free application and detailed 2017 topographic …

Jan 9, 2025 · 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.

Aug 12, 2022 · Firewood Regulations: Only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. Campers may also collect dead and down wood found in the park for campfires. Certified heat-treated firewood is packaged and clearly marked with a state or …

Jun 30, 2022 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park has about 2,900 miles of streams within its boundaries, and protects one of the last wild trout habitats

Learn all you need to know about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park parking tag program.

Dec 13, 2024 · 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.