Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag
Activity pass ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 1,458 ft
- Elevation
Valid parking tags will be required for any vehicles parking for more than 15 minutes within the boundaries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park starting March 1, 2023.
The basics:
- You MUST print your parking tag - digital representations are not accepted and park staff will not print your tag for you.
- Parking tag must include a license plate number matching the vehicle in which it is displayed.
- Parking tag must be physically displayed in your vehicle, on the dashboard.
- Parking tags are not replaceable, refundable, transferable, or upgradable.
- Daily and weekly parking tags expire at 11:59pm ET on the date printed on the tag.
- Parking tags are not required for motorists who pass through the area or who park for less than 15 minutes.
- Parking tags are not location-specific. A parking tag is required to park in any parking spot anywhere within the boundaries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Daily and weekly parking tags are available for purchase up to 6 months in advance of your visit.
- Annual parking tags are available for purchase online through Great Smoky Mountains Association at smokiesinformation.org
100% of the revenue generated from the parking tag program stays right here in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to improve visitor services.
Getting there
35.68716, -83.53686 · 35°41'13.8"N 83°32'12.7"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 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 National Park Parking Tag
- Can you reserve a site at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag?
- Yes, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag
- Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elkmont Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- The Great Smoky Mountains Firefly Viewing Lottery 3.3 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Spence Cabin 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Archived Firefly Event Lottery 3.3 mi · Permit · we watch it
- Elkmont Group Camp 3.4 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 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sugarlands Visitor Center 0.1 mi · Facility
- Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker Permit 0.1 mi · Activity pass
- Kuwohi Visitor Center 9.3 mi · Facility
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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