Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS IN HAYWOOD
Living landscapes in blue haze
Step into the blue haze of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of several U.S. National Parks showcasing the country’s most remarkable landscapes. That signature “smoke” is light drifting through the forest, softening over 520,000 acres blanketing the northwestern corner of Haywood County.
QUICK FACTS
1.5K
Black bears call the Smoky Mountains home
130
Native tree species are found throughout the park
90
Historic structures left behind by original landowners
16
Peaks rise above 6,000 feet
smoky mountain things to see
Nature is calling you
Whether you’re traversing a cliff or catching a view, there are Great Smoky Mountains attractions here for everyone. You’ll hear nature calling, but she doesn’t use a phone, so don’t count on service.
PARK IT FORWARD
Get your parking tag
Entering the park is free, but parking tags are necessary to park anywhere for more than 15 minutes. Vehicles with valid disabled placards or license plates are exempt.
Purchase one online ahead of time at www.nps.gov, or come visit us at the Visit Haywood Welcome Center.
Camp in the mountains
Stay a little longer. Grab a tent or lean into glamping. Either way, you can be in the wild without giving up your comfort.
LEAVE NO TRACE
Respect the mountains
We’re lucky to call the NC Smokies home. Like any good neighbor, we work hard to keep our mountains clean and cared for.
