National Park in Haywood, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Blue Ridge Parkway

National Park

Waynesville, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway provides planning tools, road-condition updates, and attraction guidance across a 469-mile scenic route.

  • Planning a multi-day Blue Ridge Parkway road trip
  • Checking closures and weather before driving
  • Finding attractions by milepost

Appalachian Trail, NC

National Park

Cataloochee, NC

Appalachian Trail offers hiking and backpacking across a 2,197.4-mile National Scenic Trail spanning 14 states.

  • long-distance hiking
  • backpacking trips
  • thru-hiking

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Waynesville, NC

Great Smoky Mountains National Park spans 522,427 acres across Tennessee and North Carolina and offers 10 developed campgrounds plus backcountry camping.

  • multi-day camping trips
  • mountain and waterfall hikes
  • wildlife viewing including elk and black bears

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Cataloochee

National Park

Waynesville, NC

Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and 10 developed campgrounds across 522,427 acres in Tennessee and North Carolina.

  • visitors seeking hiking trails and waterfalls
  • campers wanting developed or backcountry sites
  • wildlife watchers interested in elk, black bears, and diverse species

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Maggie Valley, NC

Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and 10 developed campgrounds across 522,427 acres in Tennessee and North Carolina.

  • visitors seeking hiking trails and waterfalls
  • campers wanting developed or backcountry sites
  • wildlife watchers interested in elk, black bears, and diverse species

Big Creek GSMNP

National Park

Waynesville, NC

Big Creek GSMNP offers access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s 10 developed campgrounds and an RV dump station at Big Creek.

  • Camping at Big Creek Campground
  • RV travelers needing a dump station with potable water
  • Visitors seeking hiking, wildlife viewing, or auto touring in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Smokey Mountain National Park

National Park

Clyde, NC

Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and 10 developed campgrounds across 522,427 acres in Tennessee and North Carolina.

  • visitors seeking hiking trails and waterfalls
  • campers wanting developed or backcountry sites
  • wildlife watchers interested in elk, black bears, and diverse species

Smokey Mountain National Park - Big Creek

National Park

Waynesville, NC

Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and 10 developed campgrounds across 522,427 acres in Tennessee and North Carolina.

  • visitors seeking hiking trails and waterfalls
  • campers wanting developed or backcountry sites
  • wildlife watchers interested in elk, black bears, and diverse species

Great Smoky Mountain National Park

National Park

Maggie Valley, NC

Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and 10 developed campgrounds across 522,427 acres in Tennessee and North Carolina.

  • visitors seeking hiking trails and waterfalls
  • campers wanting developed or backcountry sites
  • wildlife watchers interested in elk, black bears, and diverse species

Purchase Knob

National Park

Waynesville, NC

Purchase Knob provides reservation-only access to a 535-acre science learning center with laboratories, a 50-person classroom, and Purchase Knob.

  • reserved access to the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center
  • scientists, students, and teachers seeking research or educational facilities
  • visiting the 5,086-foot Purchase Knob within Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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FAQ

Does Great Smoky Mountains National Park charge an entrance fee?

The park has no entrance fee, but vehicles parked longer than 15 minutes require a parking tag.

What camping is available at Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

The park offers 10 developed campgrounds along with backcountry camping. Big Creek is one campground with an RV dump station and potable water.

Is Laurel Falls Trail open?

The enrichment information identifies Laurel Falls Trail as being closed for rehabilitation, so visitors specifically seeking that trail should check current park updates before going.

Will I have cell service throughout Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Cellular coverage can be limited. The park provides downloadable GPS-enabled maps for offline navigation.