Great Smoky
Straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park blends rolling mountains, historic homesteads, and dense hardwood forests.
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Information
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Learn About the Park
OverviewSet in some of the oldest mountains on Earth, 814-square-mile Great Smoky Mountain National Park is so remarkably biodiverse that scientists haven't even come close to documenting every living thing that resides here.
Learn About the Park
Native AmericansThe Cherokee people have lived in the lands that now comprise the park for more than 1,000 years.
Lodging
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Campgrounds
Abrams Creek CampgroundA tranquil, primitive camping experience awaits deep within the Great Smoky Mountains, offering a peaceful retreat by Abrams Creek.
Campgrounds
Balsam Mountain CampgroundA tranquil, high-elevation retreat for campers seeking a true immersion in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Campgrounds
Big Creek CampgroundThis rustic campground offers a peaceful escape deep within the Great Smoky Mountains, perfect for those seeking a genuine connection with nature.
Auto Tour
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Hiking
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Point of interest
Boogerman LoopThis popular trail follows a picturesque creek through iconic Appalachian forests.
Bicycling
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Gatlinburg TrailTravels 1.9 miles between Sugarlands Visitor Center and the edge of Gatlinburg.
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Oconaluftee River TrailTravels 1.5 miles between the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and the edge of Cherokee.
Point of Interest
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Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome)The highest mountain in the Smokies, the highest point in the state of Tennessee.
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Great Smoky MountainsA mountain range rising along the Tennessee-North Carolina border and a a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains.
Waterfall
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Grotto FallsThese 25-foot falls create a unique opportunity to stand behind a waterfall!
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Wildlife Viewing
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Cades Cove RoadExcellent place for wildlife viewing including white-tailed deer, black bear, coyote, and wild turkey.
Fishing
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Horse Riding
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Point of interest
Cades Cove Riding StablesGuided horseback rides, hayrides and wagon rides are available.
Picnicking
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Museum
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Point of interest
Cable Mill Historic AreaThe most popular but ironically one of the least authentic park sites.
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Restrooms
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Point of interest
Oconaluftee Visitor CenterDesignated parking spaces and restrooms for disabled visitors.
Ranger Station
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Oconaluftee Visitor CenterDesignated parking spaces and restrooms for disabled visitors.
Safety
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Accessibility
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Access PassportVisitors with a permanent disability are encourage to obtain the free Access Passport.
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Parkwide FacilitiesVisitors with disabilities are encouraged to take advantage of the park's many accommodations.
Support
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Great Smoky Mountains AssociationSupporting the educational, scientific, and historical efforts of the park since 1953.
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Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National ParkAssists by raising funds and public awareness, and by providing volunteers for needed projects.
Nearby Parks Around Great Smoky
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Great Smoky
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Set in some of the oldest mountains on Earth, 814-square-mile Great Smoky Mountain National Park is so remarkably biodiverse that scientists haven't even come close to documenting every living thing that resides here.
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Sugarlands Visitor Center
A major gateway to the park from Gatlinburg.
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Sugarlands Visitor Center
This Visitor Center is fully accessible.
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Fighting Creek Nature Trail
A fantastic way of sampling the old woodlands and remnants of the area's historic past.
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Gatlinburg Trail
Travels 1.9 miles between Sugarlands Visitor Center and the edge of Gatlinburg.
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Contact Information
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