Seasons at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Summer (21 June to 22 September) The Great Smoky’s lower elevations experience high temperatures ranging from the high 80s to low 90s while temperatures drop to the 60s and 70s at night. As this is the high season, reservations for cabins and campground spots quickly fill up, so … Read more
1. Book early for summer and fall camping These are extremely popular times and the park fills up quickly. Given the increase in popularity of camping, which offers a comparatively safe option for other types of travel since the outbreak of Covid-19, it’s especially crucial to plan well ahead of time. 2. Research the campgrounds … Read more
Sleeping under the stars with a bubbling steam nearby. Sitting around a campfire with your family, free from the smart devices and screens that fill your days in civilization. Overnight camping can be an amazing experience, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the best locations for it. They offer a front country … Read more
Here are some quick facts about Greak Smoky National Park. Established : 1890 Land Size : 522,427 acres Annual Visitors : 11 million State : North Carolina / Tennessee Entrance Fees : None More Reading : Campgrounds in Great Smoky Camping Tips Best Time to Visit Great Smoky Hiking Trails in Great Smoky Page Contents … Read more
Late spring to early fall (April to September) is the best time to visit the Great Smoky Mountain National park.
With more than 800 miles of trails weaving throughout the Great Smokies, there are virtually limitless hiking opportunities. The hiking trails system in the Great Smokies offers so much to see and experience including epic ascents to spectacular views, paths that lead to breathtaking waterfalls, and walkways lined with hundreds of blooming wildflowers. Here are … Read more
From viewing beautiful autumn leaves to visiting frozen waterfalls to tubing down a fast-flowing creek, Great Smokies National Park offers something for every season of the year. In this article, we’ll cover some of the best activities the Smokies have to offer in winter, spring, summer, and fall. Things to do in Summer Things to … Read more