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Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park is named for the misty 'smoke' that often hangs over the park.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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By Mail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

By Phone
Visitor Information Recorded Message
(865) 436-1200

By Fax
865-436-1220

By E-mail
We attempt to respond to every email. Due to the large volume of email received however, it may take a week or longer to reply.

We receive numerous emails requesting information that is available on our website. Before submitting your message, please visit the following links for answers to frequently asked questions:

• Download a Smokies Trip Planner -
Contains information about favorite destinations in the park, popular activities including hiking, camping, and auto touring, and a park map
• Lodging and Camping
• Fall Color and Winter Snow
• Weather and Climate
• Directions to Park and Maps
• Things to Do including
 • Auto Touring
 • Fishing
 • Hiking
 • Horse Riding
 • Wildlife Watching including Elk and Bear
• Places to Go including
 • Cades Cove
 • Cataloochee
 • Clingmans Dome
 • Oconaluftee
• Pet Policy
• Wedding and Special Event Policies

If you can't find your answer by visiting the links listed above, please e-mail your question.

Questions regarding the status of temporary weather-related road closures can not be answered in a timely manner using email. Please call (865) 436-1200 extension 631 for updated information about road conditions.

 
Autumn colors
Fall Leaf Season
Fall colors can be seen from October through early November in the park.
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Download a Smokies Trip Planner
Download a Smokies Trip Planner
Information about favorite destinations, popular activities, and a park map
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Elk were reintroduced to the park in 2001.
Elk
Elk were reintroduced to the park in 2001.
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Regulations Concerning Pets
Regulations Concerning Pets
Leashed pets are allowed in developed areas and along roads, but are not allowed on park trails.
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Great Horned Owls can be heard most often in January and February  

Did You Know?
More than 240 species of birds have been found in the park. Sixty species are year-round residents. Nearly 120 species breed in the park, including 52 species from the neo-tropics. Many other species use the park as an important stopover and foraging area during their semiannual migration.

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Last Updated: September 04, 2007 at 14:46 EST