The sky above Great Smoky Mountains
Leonids 2026 peaks November 17, 2026, ~15/hr; occasional outbursts.
Plan a trip around Leonids 2026 →When to go
Elevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet (267 meters) to 6,643 feet (2,025 meters) and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary by 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies lower down do not guarantee equally pleasant weather at higher elevations.
Know before you go
No entrance fee30 campgrounds · 30 reservableFly into TYS or AVL
Check current conditions with NPS →Campgrounds
In and around Great Smoky Mountains, reservable sites first.
- Abram's Creek CampgroundReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Anthony Creek Horse CampReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Appalachian ClubhouseReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Balsam Mountain CampgroundReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Big Creek Campground (great Smoky Mountains National Park)ReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Big Creek Group CampReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Big Creek Horse CampReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Cades Cove CampgroundReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Cades Cove GroupReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Cataloochee CampgroundReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Cataloochee Group CampReservableBook on Recreation.gov →
- Cataloochee Horse CampReservableBook on Recreation.gov →