Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Wintertime brings a quiet beauty to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Summer evening mountain view from Charlies Bunion.

The park gets its name from mists that often rise like smoke from the mountains.

Historic buildings such as churches, gristmills, barns, and homes allow visitors to get a feel for life in the mountains before the national park was created.

Abundant rainfall means lush forests and beautiful stream scenes in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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.

Additional Information

Good For

Wheelchairs

Activities

Hiking

Atv Riding

Stargazing

Fishing

Guided Tours

Wildlife Watching

Biking

Camping

Entrance Fee

Entrance fee is $0.00.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park does not charge an entrance fee.

Directions

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the borders of the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. The three main entrances to the park are in the Gatlinburg, TN; Townsend, TN; and Cherokee, NC.

Weather

Elevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet to 6,643 feet and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies lower down do not guarantee equally pleasant weather at higher elevations. Visit http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/weather.htm for seasonal weather information and links to local forecasts.