Great Smoky Mountain National Park
National Park
Why pick this one
Great Smoky Mountains National Park spans 522,427 acres across Tennessee and North Carolina, with 10 developed campgrounds and backcountry camping.
Best for
- hiking and waterfall exploration
- camping in developed campgrounds or backcountry sites
- wildlife watching, including elk and black bears
- scenic driving through Cades Cove
- exploring Appalachian cultural history and historic buildings
- visiting diverse ecosystems with more than 22,000 documented species
Look elsewhere if
- specifically planning to use Laurel Falls Trail during its rehabilitation closure
- needing a fully open trail network without checking current conditions
- seeking urban attractions or indoor commercial entertainment
Specialties
- Great Smoky Mountains hiking
- waterfall exploration
- wildlife watching
- historic buildings and gristmills
- Cades Cove 11-mile scenic loop
What makes them different
- Covers 522,427 acres across Tennessee and North Carolina
- Contains more than 22,000 documented species
- Offers 10 developed campgrounds plus backcountry camping
- Does not charge an entrance fee
- Includes Cades Cove's scenic 11-mile one-way loop
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- US-441, Cherokee, NC 28719
- Phone
- +18654361200
- Website
- http://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
Services
- hiking
- camping
- backcountry camping
- auto touring
- biking
- picnicking
- wildlife watching
- visitor center access
- educational programs and resources