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Great Smoky Mountains National ParkWild Turkeys are plentiful in the park.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Area Communities
 
Communities surrounding the national park offer services and amenities that are not available in the park, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, and other shopping opportunities.

North Carolina
Bryson City
Cherokee
Graham County
Haywood County
Maggie Valley

Tennessee
Cosby/Newport
Gatlinburg
Pigeon Forge
Sevierville
Townsend
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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The park is named for the misty clouds that hang over the mountains.  

Did You Know?
The wispy, smoke-like fog that hangs over the Smoky Mountains comes from rain and evaporation from trees. On the high peaks of the Smokies, an average of 85 inches of rain falls each year, qualifying these upper elevation areas as temperate rain forests.

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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST