great smoky mountains national park

Reservations: Front country Campsites in the park can be reserved for dates between May 15 and October 31. Reservations for Group Campsites can be made for dates between mid-March and late October. You can make reservations by calling their toll-free number, (877) 444-6777, or online reservations can be made 24 hours a day on the Web site.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is so beautiful that it has nearly twice as many visitors each year as any other national park. Because traffic can be bumper-to-bumper in the summer, you may want to stick to one area of the park and thus limit your time on the congested roads. We suggest exploring the area around Cades Cove Campground, which offers the most amenities and activities for small children.