Great Smoky Mountains National Park

NC,TN
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!
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WEATHER INFO

Elevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet (267 meters) to 6,643 feet (2,025 meters) and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary by 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies lower down do not guarantee equally pleasant weather at higher elevations.

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DIRECTIONS INFO

Williamsburg, Virginia
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8.2 hr
Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the borders of the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. The three main entrances to the park are in Gatlinburg, TN; Townsend, TN; and Cherokee, NC.
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PARK CLOSURE

Winter weather update: Several park roads closed due to icy conditions

Foothills Parkway East temporarily closed due to icy conditions.

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PARK CLOSURE

Cades Cove Loop Road closures February 23-27

Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed to all users February 23-27 for hazard tree removal. Trails around the loop are not technically closed, but visitors cannot access the trails via Cades Cove Loop Road. The road will reopen at 12 PM on Friday and remain open through the weekend during regular hours (sunrise to sunset).

PARK CLOSURE

Seasonal road closures

The following roads are closed for the season: Kuwohi Road, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Little Greenbrier Road, Heintooga Ridge Road, Forge Creek Road, Parson Branch Road, and Rich Mountain Road.

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Park Headquarters Road closed

Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.

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Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed.

Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed.

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INFORMATION

Most visitors need a parking tag

All vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes require a parking tag. Three tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types: Daily ($5), Weekly ($15), or Annual ($40).

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