Great Smoky Mountains Backcountry Permits
Permit ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 3,641 ft
- Elevation
Getting there
35.60116, -83.50818 · 35°36'4.2"N 83°30'29.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 42 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 74 | 72 | 68 | 59 | 50 | 43 |
| Low °F | 22 | 25 | 30 | 38 | 47 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 41 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip in | 6.8 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 7.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 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 Great Smoky Mountains Backcountry Permits
- Can you reserve a site at Great Smoky Mountains Backcountry Permits?
- Yes, Great Smoky Mountains Backcountry Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Great Smoky Mountains Backcountry Permits
- Clingmans Dome Solar Eclipse Event August 21 2017 3.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- The Great Smoky Mountains Firefly Viewing Lottery 5.3 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Spence Cabin 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Archived Firefly Event Lottery 5.3 mi · Permit · we watch it
- Appalachian Clubhouse 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elkmont Campground 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elkmont Group Camp 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kuwohi Visitor Center 3.1 mi · Facility
- Sugarlands Visitor Center 6.1 mi · Facility
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag 6.2 mi · Activity pass
- Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker Permit 6.2 mi · Activity pass
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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