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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
 The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, spans the mountain boundaries of both Tennessee and North Carolina and covers more than a half-million acres of pristine flora, abundant wildlife and a wealth of hiking and camping opportunities. The Smoky Mountains National Park spawned the growth of numerous towns and villages adjacent to the Park that offer the TN and NC traveler lodging, dining, and attractions. See the Sitemap to the most complete and comprehensive guide to the Smoky Mountains National Park as well as the travel resources surrounding the Park. We even provide info about regional interests you can enjoy while traveling to and from the Park.
Plan Your Trip
Directions to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park--you can get here from anywhere. Maps are available to assist your trip planning and explain how to get around after you arrive. Order maps. Essential info such as operating hours, fees and reservations, frequently asked questions, things to do, and essential info to know before you get here will assist in your planning. During the peak traveling months of June through August and October, ensure you reserve your lodging before traveling.
Great Smoky Mountains Towns & Villages
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge,
Sevierville, Townsend, Wears Valley and Cosby TN, plus Cherokee NC, Asheville, North Carolina, Blowing Rock, Dillsboro, Sylva, Waynesville and Boone NC sit adjacent to the Park and offer main entrances to the Smoky Mountains National Park. Refer to a map for all towns and villages in the
Smoky Mountains area.
Smoky Mountains Area Lodging: Cabin Rentals & Hotels
Gatlinburg cabins & Pigeon Forge cabin rentals, plus Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge hotels offer great lodging convenient to the Smoky Mountains National Park. The only lodging within the Park itself is LeConte Lodge, where reservations are made a year in advance and involves a very challenging 6-mile (one way) hike. Search a Tennessee cabin rental with over 600 rental cabins.
Smoky Mountains National Park Sights & Sites
There are lots of things to do, as well as see, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For things to do, check the navigation above or the sitemap. For things to see, try touring the Park roads, wildlife, mountain vistas, waterfalls, exhibits, nature trails, towns. We also list other great websites that provide a different, commercial take on the National Park and the surrounding mountain area. See the webcams and photo galleries.
Smoky Mountain Park News
There's lots happening in and around the Park, so it's worthwhile to review news releases, newspaper clippings, and other useful information from local Smoky news sources.
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