Great Smoky MountainsTennessee

America’s Most Visited National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

More than 11 million people visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2016, a record number and more than twice the number that typically visit the Grand Canyon (the second most popular park). Highlights include the hiking trails, waterfalls and tremendous views from Clingmans Dome and the rest of the mountain peaks in the area.

Busiest Months

Percent of annual visits

Hiking Trails:

Recent Bird Sightings

Fishing

You must have either a valid Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license to fish in the park. To buy a TN license online, click here.

Current Astronomy Chart

Courtesy of the AstroViewer night sky map.

Weather Forecast:

Tuesday

Clear

High 51°/Low 40°

Wednesday

Rain

High 60°/Low 34°

80%

Thursday

Snow Showers

High 39°/Low 24°

50%

Friday

Partly Cloudy

High 35°/Low 23°

10%

Average Temperature (Monthly)

Average High Temperature (°F)
Average Low Temperature (°F)

Radar:

Campgrounds:

Cades Cove Campground
160 Sites

Cataloochee Campground
27 Sites

Cosby Campground
157 Sites

Elkmont Campground
211 Sites

Smokemont Campground
137 Sites

Some Hotels and Other Lodging Options:

Vacation Packages:

Upper Pigeon River Rafting Tour, $39.26 via Viator

Small-Group Guided Hike to Waterfalls, $40 via Viator

Family-Friendly Rafting Tour of Lower Pigeon River, $32.68 via Viator

Helicopter Tour of Smoky Mountain Valley, $76.83 via Viator

Roundtrip Flights to Knoxville

Origin	Departure date	Return date	Find Ticket
New York	10/15/2019	10/21/2019	Tickets from $ 173
Denver	06/24/2019	06/28/2019	Tickets from $ 187
New Orleans	04/06/2019	04/13/2019	Tickets from $ 242
Chicago	02/15/2019	02/17/2019	Tickets from $ 287
Los Angeles	05/02/2019	05/10/2019	Tickets from $ 305
Detroit	03/07/2019	03/10/2019	Tickets from $ 307
Dallas	03/29/2019	03/31/2019	Tickets from $ 315
Austin	03/22/2019	03/24/2019	Tickets from $ 340
Ontario	02/21/2019	03/16/2019	Tickets from $ 517
Casper	06/24/2019	06/28/2019	Tickets from $ 749
Berlin	03/04/2019	03/04/2019	Tickets from $ 3 115

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Clingmans Dome
Elkmont Campground
Grotto Falls
Newfound Gap
The Sinks