Late Fall Camping Smokies
Does The Smokies have any campgrounds open beyond Oct 31.and does any of the National Park Campgrounds allow any parking even when they are closed. I understand the facilities are down , but can you s...
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Smokemont on the Cherokee, NC side of the National Park has limited availability after Nov 1, all are first come first served. The only sections open are A and B. No reservations are accepted from November 1 to about May 15. No one staffs the entry office; there are envelopes in which to place your fee and you select whichever site is open. Also, be aware there are no hookups at any of the campgrounds in the National Park. No hot water or showers in restrooms. Overnight stays are not allowed outside the campgrounds. Also be aware, the road between Cherokee and Gatlinburg (newfound gap road, or hwy 441) closes if there is any ice, or snow, so to get over the mountain you have to make a long detour. Coming from Florida, that won’t be a problem unless you want to go to TN. We are campground hosts at Smokemont in the Fall. I may be able to answer other questions if needed.
