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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Lodging
 
Camping Information - Click for information about backpacking and car camping.

Lodging Information
There are no motels or rental cabins located within the national park other than Le Conte Lodge. Communities surrounding the national park offer a wide choice of accommodations including hotels, cabins, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds. For information about accommodations please contact the Departments of Tourism listed below. (By clicking on these links, you will leave the Great Smoky Mountains National Park website.)

North Carolina
Bryson City (800) 867-9246
Cherokee (800) 438-1601
Fontana (800) 849-2258
Graham County (800) 470-3790
Haywood County (877) 456-3073
Maggie Valley (800) 624-4431

Tennessee
Cosby/Newport (423) 623-7201
Gatlinburg (800) 267-7088
Pigeon Forge (800) 251-9100
Sevierville (800) 738-4378
Townsend (800) 525-6834

Please note that National Park Service employees are prohibited from providing recommendations regarding lodging.

 
Le Conte Lodge
Le Conte Lodge, accessible only by foot, sits atop 6,593 Mount Le Conte, the park's third highest peak. Hiking routes to the lodge vary in length from 5 to 8 miles. The lodge is generally open from mid-March through mid-November. Advance reservations are required to stay at the lodge. Reservations can be made in several ways:

Phone (865) 429-5704
FAX (865) 774-0045 or (865) 429-5705
E-mail at reservations@lecontelodge.com
Online at www.lecontelodge.com
When Will It Snow?
When Will It Snow?
Snow falls infrequently in the foothills, but at high elevation, snow is more common.
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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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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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Auto touring
Auto Touring
Auto Touring is a popular way to explore the park.
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Visitors can often spot bears in trees at the edges of forests.  

Did You Know?
Approximately 1,500 black bears live in the park. This equals a population density of approximately two bears per square mile. Bears can be found throughout the park, but are easiest to spot in open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley.

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Last Updated: February 19, 2008 at 10:40 EST