Plan Your Trip
Planning Your Trip
Costs and Fees
Entrance Fee
The is no entrance fee for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best Time to Go
For the best weather, visit spring through fall. You’ll find generally warm daytime temperatures. The wintertime can bring snow and cold nights.
Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park, so avoiding crowds can be a challenge. Visit on weekdays if possible in the spring or summer. The busiest month in the park is October when the fall foliage is at its most vibrant. If you want to visit then, plan far in advance and be prepared for crowds and traffic.
Year-Round Temperatures
Average monthly high temperatures range from an average of 75.6℉ (24.2℃) in July to 37.1℉ (2.8 ℃) in January.
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