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Park: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Section: General
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Location
Address:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
United States
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
United States
Lat / Lon:
35° 41.13' N
083° 32.22' W
083° 32.22' W
Area:
781 mi2
Directions:
Plane - The nearest major airport in Tennessee (McGhee-Tyson, TYS) is Alcoa, 45 miles west of Gatlinburg. North Carolina's, Asheville Airport is 60 miles east of the park.
Car - Several major highways lead to the park. The following routes provide access to the three main entrances. In Tennessee: 1)From I-40 take Exit 407 (Sevierville) to TN Route 66 South, and continue to U.S. 441 South. Follow U.S. 441 to Park. 2.) From I-40 in Knoxville - Exit 386B U.S. Highway 129 South to Alcoa/Maryville. At Maryville proceed on U.S. 321 North through Townsend. Continue straight on TN Highway 73 into the park. In North Carolina: From I-40, take U.S. Route 19 West through Maggie Valley. Proceed to U.S. 441 North at Cherokee into the park. From Atlanta and points south: follow U.S. 441 and 23 North. U.S. 441 leads to the park.
Public Transportation - No train or bus service accesses the park.
Car - Several major highways lead to the park. The following routes provide access to the three main entrances. In Tennessee: 1)From I-40 take Exit 407 (Sevierville) to TN Route 66 South, and continue to U.S. 441 South. Follow U.S. 441 to Park. 2.) From I-40 in Knoxville - Exit 386B U.S. Highway 129 South to Alcoa/Maryville. At Maryville proceed on U.S. 321 North through Townsend. Continue straight on TN Highway 73 into the park. In North Carolina: From I-40, take U.S. Route 19 West through Maggie Valley. Proceed to U.S. 441 North at Cherokee into the park. From Atlanta and points south: follow U.S. 441 and 23 North. U.S. 441 leads to the park.
Public Transportation - No train or bus service accesses the park.
Roadmap:
Amenities
Toilets:
Flush
Showers:
No
Water:
Faucet/Fountain
Picnic Tables:
Yes
Fire Rings:
Yes
Activities:
Auto Touring, Biking, Camping, Interpretive Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Lodging, Picnicking, Visitor Center, and Wildlife Viewing
Administration
Phone Numbers:
Visitor Information Recorded Message:
(865) 436-1200
Ownership:
National
Comments
Comments:
Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected areas in the Eastern United States. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, and the depth and integrity of its wilderness sanctuary, the park attracts over nine million visitors each year. Once a part of the Cherokee homeland, the Smokies today are a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of trails. Click on the In Depth link for our expanded web pages featuring information about accommodations, camping, fishing, ranger-led programs, rules concerning pets, and more. Additional trip planning information is available by clicking on the Plan Your Visit link at right.
Weather
Weather:
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
McGhee Tyson Airport as of 2008/11/23 12:53
Conditions
- 28°F
Wind
- 3 mph
- From the NE
Pressure
- 30.46 inHg
Humidity
- Relative 68%
- Dew Point 19°F
Visibility
- 10 mi
Forecast: