Great Smoky Mountains National Park Map
Interactive map of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park in Tennessee. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a US national park known for the most visited US national park.
Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with overcast. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 43°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 146 mi away. Nearby highlights include Chimney Rock State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is in line with the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Great Smoky Mountains National Park today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Coordinates: 35°36′42.5″N 83°29′22.2″W (35.6118, -83.4895)
Quick facts about Great Smoky Mountains National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 35°36′42.5″N 83°29′22.2″W (35.6118, -83.4895) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Known for | the most visited US national park |
| Local time | 3:05 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Getting to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · 146 mi
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · 182 mi
- Gatlinburg · 7 mi · roughly 10 min driving
- Asheville · 53 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
- Atlanta · 138 mi · roughly 3.2 h driving
- Charlotte · 151 mi · roughly 3.5 h driving
- Nashville · 188 mi · roughly 4.3 h driving
- Louisville · 221 mi · roughly 5.1 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | ATL | 146 mi | Atlanta |
| Nashville International Airport | BNA | 182 mi | Nashville |
Things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 35.6118, -83.4895. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains National Park right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 28% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Smoky Mountains National Park in?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:05 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 146 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 182 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Congaree National Park and New River Gorge National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
