Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U. S. National Park Service) 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 Plan your visit today!
Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U. S. National Park . . . Full color topo map and elevation charts 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
Fees Passes - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U. S. National Park . . . National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other bona fide national and international educational institutions to obtain a waiver of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park parking tag fee, provided that the visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities the group proposes to use support those
Great Smoky Mountains - U. S. National Park Service Cades Cove and Smokemont campgrounds remain open year-round The park's eight other campgrounds and five horse camps close seasonally Backcountry (backpacking) campsites are open year-round Cades Cove, Deep Creek, Greenbrier and Metcalf Bottoms picnic areas are open year-round Check the status of the remaining picnic areas
Auto Touring - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U. S. National Park . . . Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses over 800 square miles and is one of the most pristine natural areas in the Eastern United States An auto tour of the park offers a variety of experiences, including panoramic views, tumbling mountain streams, weathered historic buildings, and mature hardwood forests stretching to the horizon
Permits Reservations - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U. S . . . Permits Reservations Permits Wedding Permits: Plan your special day in the park Special Event Permits: Required for certain organized activities and events First Amendment Activities: Political events, public assemblies, demonstrations, the distribution of literature, church services and other similar activities