Great Smoky Mountains National Park has transitioned its backcountry permit reservation system to Recreation.gov. This ...

This recreation area in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains is frequently cited as one of the best mountain biking destinations ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Campers planning to spend time in the Great Smoky Mountains will soon have more locations where they can stake their tents. A spokesperson for the Great Smoky ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — More campgrounds, picnic areas and horse camps will be open in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just in time for the Labor Day weekend. Following guidance from the ...

If you've ever camped at a National Park, you know how hard it is to secure a spot. Increase your odds by camping at this ...

Visitors with existing reservations do not need to do anything, officials said, as the park will honor all permits made ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The system for how people get backcountry camping permits for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is changing. Starting on April 30, the Great Smoky Mountains National ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is changing its backcountry reservation system and fees, effective April 30.

UPDATE (3/27, 7:38 p.m.) – The National Park Service has confirmed the cause of the Great Smoky Mountains wildfires that started Saturday. According to NPS, Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's website.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — More campgrounds, picnic areas and horse camps will be open in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just in time for the Labor Day weekend. Following guidance from the ...