Sugarlands Visitor Center
Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 1,472 ft
- Elevation
Near Gatlinburg, TN, Sugarlands Visitor Center is an excellent starting point as you enter the park's North District. Learn about the park's plants and animals with natural history exhibits. Enjoy ranger-led programs conducted seasonally. Peruse the park bookstore and shop. Access public restrooms and drink vending machines. The Backcountry Permit Office is here, too.
Getting there
Located on Newfound Gap Road (US-441) two miles south of Gatlinburg, TN.
35.68563, -83.53660 · 35°41'8.3"N 83°32'11.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 75 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 78 | 69 | 58 | 50 |
| Low °F | 27 | 29 | 35 | 42 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 29 |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Sugarlands Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Sugarlands Visitor Center?
- No. Sugarlands Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Sugarlands Visitor Center
- Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elkmont Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- The Great Smoky Mountains Firefly Viewing Lottery 3.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Spence Cabin 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Archived Firefly Event Lottery 3.2 mi · Permit · we watch it
- Elkmont Group Camp 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Appalachian Clubhouse 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag 0.1 mi · Activity pass
- Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker Permit 0.2 mi · Activity pass
- Kuwohi Visitor Center 9.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (865) 436-1200
- Email GRSM_Smokies_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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