Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The park extends across 2,114 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, containing diverse ecosystems from valleys to peaks reaching 2,025 meters in elevation.

The park was established in 1934 through land acquisitions from over 1,200 property owners and substantial financial support from John D. Rockefeller Jr.

The preserved buildings at Cades Cove demonstrate the life of European settlers who established farms and communities in the Appalachian mountains during the 1800s.

Visitors need parking tags for stays exceeding 15 minutes, and can access information at two main centers: Sugarlands and Oconaluftee.

The park houses 1,500 flowering plant species, 240 bird types, and maintains a population of 1,800 black bears within its boundaries.

Location: Tennessee

Location: Swain County

Inception: June 15, 1934

Operator: National Park Service

Address: United States

Phone: +18654361200

Website: https://nps.gov/grsm

GPS coordinates: 35.61111,-83.42500

Latest update: August 1, 2025 08:12