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      Parking tags are required for all vehicles park for longer than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park .

      Park tags exist required for all vehicles parking for long than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park .

      From black bears to salamanders , old-growth woods to spring wildflowers , log cabins to gristmills … the park bid countless opportunity for search and discovering both the natural and cultural history of these ancient great deal . Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers 522,427 acres , divided almost evenly between Tennessee and North Carolina . Learn about the many region of the park below to begin planning your Smokies adventure .

      North Carolina Areas

      • A rocky creek with small rapids framed by forest.

        NORTH CAROLINA

        Big Creek

        In Big Creek , a dense forest own reclaimed the former site of a logging town . Today , find a funny campground , picnic region , and lead .

      • A wooden barn in a grassy field below a cloudy sky alongside a gravel road

        NORTH CAROLINA

        Cataloochee & Balsam Mountain

        Cataloochee Valley hosts elk and preserves deep cultural account . Nearby Balsam Mountain offers cooler weather with its high elevations .

      • A fanning waterfall falling over rocks framed by green vegetation.

        NORTH CAROLINA

        Deep Creek

        The Deep Creek area just north of Bryson City and west of Cherokee , North Carolina , is observe for its many stream and waterfalls .

      • A lake surrounded by rolling hills covered in green trees.

        NORTH CAROLINA

        Fontana

        Fontana equal one of the nearly remote sections of the park . Find solitude , scenic cascades , leap wildflowers , and remnants of logging story .

      • Rolling mountains above a grassy field. A porch railing in the foreground.

        NORTH CAROLINA

        Oconaluftee

        Oconaluftee is the southern gateway to the Smokies neighboring Cherokee , NC , and the Qualla Boundary . Enjoy elk , lead , and more .

      • Sweeping mountain views in the distance. A paved walkway and trees in the foreground.

        NORTH CAROLINA/TENNESSEE BORDER

        Kuwohi & Newfound Gap

        Kuwohi & Newfound Gap area straddles the pinnacle of the Smokies where an crucial high-elevation walk connects the two sides of the park .

      In Big Creek , a dense wood has reclaimed the former site of a logging town . Today , find a funny campground , picnic area , and lead .

      Cataloochee Valley hosts elk and preserves rich ethnic history . Nearby Balsam Mountain extend cooler weather with its high elevations .

      The Deep Creek area exactly north of Bryson City and west of Cherokee , North Carolina , equal celebrate for its many current and waterfalls .

      Fontana is one of the almost remote sections of the park . Find solitude , scenic cascades , spring wildflowers , and remnants of logging story .

      Oconaluftee be the southern gateway to the Smokies neighboring Cherokee , NC , and the Qualla Boundary . Enjoy elk , trail , and more .

      Kuwohi & Newfound Gap field straddles the pinnacle of the Smokies where an crucial high-elevation pass connect the two slope of the park .

      Tennessee Areas

      • A shallow, rocky creek near lush vegetation.

        TENNESSEE

        Abrams Creek & Look Rock Area

        Insert into the western corner of the park , the Abrams Creek area feature a small campground , peaceful flow , and respective still trails .

      • A pink historic building with a large cobblestone chimney and teal shutters. A background of trees.

        TENNESSEE

        Metcalf Bottoms & Elkmont

        The Metcalf Bottoms and Elkmont area is specify by great deal streams , lush wood , peaceful trail , and rich story .

      • Fall-colored trees blanket smoothly rolling mountain sides.

        TENNESSEE

        Foothills Parkway East

        Foothills Parkway East flanks the northeastern boundary of the park and bid unique panoramic views of the Smokies and beyond .

      • A paved road, fence, and field in the foreground with rolling mountains on the horizon.

        TENNESSEE

        Cades Cove

        A scenic valley surrounded on all side by mountain south of Townsend , Tennessee . An 11-mile , one-way loop encircles the valley .

      • Large trees along a leaf-covered trail in fall.

        TENNESSEE

        Cosby

        Cosby is a less-traveled area on the northeast edge of the park near the community of Cosby and Hartford . Enjoy peaceful trails and more .

      • A paved road with a stone guardrail passing through fall-colored trees.

        TENNESSEE

        Foothills Parkway West

        Foothills Parkway West stretches 33 mile from Wears Valley north of the park to the shores of Chilhowee Lake at its western edge .

      • A creek flowing over large rocks in a lush forest. A distant mountain view visible between the trees

        TENNESSEE

        Greenbrier

        Greenbrier is a heavily forested cove in the park ’ s northeast area more or less 20 minutes east of Gatlinburg .

      • A visitor center with the NPS arrowhead on the building. Benches and paved walking areas in front.

        TENNESSEE

        Sugarlands

        Sugarlands is the northern gateway to the Smokies near Gatlinburg , Tennessee . Several trails lead to peaceful streams and more .

      • Sweeping mountain views in the distance. A paved walkway and trees in the foreground.

        NORTH CAROLINA/TENNESSEE BORDER

        Kuwohi & Newfound Gap

        Kuwohi & Newfound Gap area straddles the height of the Smokies where an important high-elevation walk connects the two slope of the park .

      Insert into the western corner of the park , the Abrams Creek area boast a little campground , peaceful streams , and several quiet trails .

      The Metcalf Bottoms and Elkmont region is define by mountain current , lush forests , peaceful trails , and deep history .

      Foothills Parkway East flanks the northeastern boundary of the park and offer unique panoramic opinion of the Smokies and beyond .

      A scenic valley surround on all sides by mountains south of Townsend , Tennessee . An 11-mile , one-way loop encircles the valley .

      Cosby cost a less-traveled region on the northeast edge of the park near the community of Cosby and Hartford . Enjoy peaceful trails and more .

      Foothills Parkway West stretches 33 mile from Wears Valley north of the park to the shores of Chilhowee Lake at its western edge .

      Greenbrier is a heavily forested cove in the park ’ s northeast area more or less 20 minutes east of Gatlinburg .

      Sugarlands is the northern gateway to the Smokies near Gatlinburg , Tennessee . Several trails lead to peaceful stream and more .

      Kuwohi & Newfound Gap field straddle the pinnacle of the Smokies where an crucial high-elevation pass relate the two side of the park .

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