Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Practicalities
Hikers intending to stay out overnight will need to obtain
backcountry permits
, available free from visitor centers (except in Cades Cove). The park also has ten developed
campgrounds
, of which the three most popular -
Cades Cove, Elkmont
and
Smokemont
- are always fully booked. Reserve in advance (tel 1-800/365-CAMP) if you want a space in summer or fall. For enquiries contact the park headquarters (tel 865/436-1230).
On Saturday, from dawn until 10am, the Cades Cove loop is reserved for
cyclists
. Bikes can be rented at the
Cades Cove Campground
(tel 865-448-9034).
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