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
Lake Junaluska Conference And Retreat Center offers hotel, campground, vacation rentals, conference and retreat planning, dining, and lake-area activities.
conference groups needing lodging and event venues
retreats with spiritual renewal programs and places of meditation
Which Haywood County park has disc golf and greenway trails?
Waynesville Park has an 18-hole disc golf course and four miles of greenway trails, along with a dog park and skate park.
Does Great Smoky Mountains National Park charge an entrance fee?
The park does not charge an entrance fee, but a parking tag is required when parking for more than 15 minutes.
Where can I camp near Haywood County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers 10 developed campgrounds and backcountry camping.
How can I check whether a local park is closed because of weather?
Chestnut Mountain Nature Park offers text alerts for weather-related closures and reopenings. Blue Ridge Parkway travelers can also check current road-closure and weather-update resources before driving.