Visit The Smokies!

Plan your visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

There are an abundance of campsites, hiking trails, waterfalls, picnic areas and historical areas found throughout the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fishing is permitted with a valid North Carolina or Tennessee fishing license. Guided horseback rides are also available in season.

Scenic drives through the park include Newfound Gap Road, Cades Cove Loop Road, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Little River Road and The Foothills Parkway, among others. Popular campgrounds within Great Smoky Mountains National Park include Cosby, Elkmont, Look Rock, Balsam Mountain, Deep Creek and Smokemont. Approximately 100 backcountry campsites are also spread throughout the park.

As you discover and explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you will see breathtaking scenery this time of year. A multitude of recreational opportunities draw more than 10 million visitors annually. There is no fee to enter the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!