Spring in the Smoky Mountains
Hello All Looking for a few tips here. We are planning a spring camping trip to the Smoky Mountains in May. We are travelling from Ontario, and will have approx 12 days for the little trip. We fig...
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Can-AmDuo wrote:
Just a reminder May 23-26 is Memorial Day Weekend. Try to be in camp May 22 and leave May 27. Guaranteed that Pigeon Forge/ Gatlinburg will be wall to wall people with the accompanying traffic jams.
IMHO I would do your trip in reverse. Pigeon Forge first, then GSMNP, then up the Blueridge to Asheville and points north.
Whatever you decide, have a safe and enjoyable trip.
I second that suggestion. If you want to see PF/Gatlinburg, do it during the weekdays and before the weekend wall of people descend on the place. The traffic can back up ten miles going into that valley on weekends.
The merchants will be less harried and more friendly during the week too.
