The Great Smoky Mountains National
Park (GSMNP) is the most visited of our National Park system.
Why? The natural beauty and the four distinct seasons enjoyed
in the
GSMNP is unmatched! The Park contains more than 500,000 acres
that include 800 miles of hiking trails, 10 campgrounds, 1,500
types of flowering plants. The Great Smoky Mountains National
Park: general
park info, area
trout fishing,
and hiking.
Park Phone Numbers
General Park Information: (865) 436-1200
Backcountry Information: (865) 436-1297
Backcountry Reservations: (865) 436-1231
Park Literature: (865) 436-0120
LeConte Lodge: (865) 429-5704
Operating Times
The park is open year-round. Visitor centers at Sugarlands
and Oconaluftee are open all year, except Christmas Day. The
Cades Cove Visitor Center has limited hours during the winter.