Quick Info
Address and Phone:
107 Park Headquarters Rd.
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-1200
Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round
Payment Types Accepted:
Free Admission
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: 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.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg-stretchers to strenuous treks that may require backcountry camping. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies. Car camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and auto touring are popular activities.
Most visitors come to the Smokies hoping to see a bear. Some 1,500 bears live in the park. From the big animals like bears, deer, and elk, down to microscopic organisms, the Smokies have the most biological diversity of any area in the world's temperate zone. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy.
Fun Fact: Elvis sang his famous song, "Smoky Mountain Boy," in his movie Kissing Cousins.
Off I-40 either Exit 389 S. to U.S. 129 S. to U.S. 321 N. to Townsend entrance or I-40, Exit 407. Proceed to 66 S. to U.S. 441 to Gatlinburg entrance
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
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Things to do
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Upcoming events
Date: May 18, 2012 - May 19, 2012
Bloomin' Barbecue & Bluegrass Festival
Location: Sevierville, TN
Date: May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012
35th Annual Smoky Mtn. Chevy Classics Show
Location: Pigeon Forge, TN
Date: Aug 23, 2012 - May 25, 2012
Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival
Location: Gatlinburg, TN
Date: May 28, 2012
Tennessee Smokies vs. Huntsville Stars
Location: Kodak, TN
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