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Travel tips

Travel Tips

Clear advice to help you navigate rules, choose the right entrance, and prepare for the temperate rainforest climate.

A small waterfall flowing over rocks in a wooded area.Parking Tag RulesLearn about the parking tags needed for Great Smoky Mountains.Read Lush green mountain ridges fading into blue hues in the distance.Park Entrances ExplainedCompare the Gatlinburg, Townsend, and Cherokee park entrances.Read An open-air tour vehicle traveling along a paved road through the forest.Cades Cove vs Roaring ForkCompare the two most popular scenic drives in the national park.Read Silhouettes of mountain ridges fading into the horizon at sunset.Best Time VisitFind out the best seasons to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Read Expansive view of green, rolling mountains stretching into the distance.Smokies with KidsPlan a family trip with easy trails, scenic drives, and wildlife spots.Read A modified open-air Jeep driving on a dirt trail through trees.Packing List GuideEssential gear and safety items for a day hike in the Great Smoky Mountains.Read
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