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Smokies park prints are coming soon.
522,427 acres divided almost evenly between Tennessee and North Carolina; a parking tag is required to park longer than 15 minutes.
Check first: NPS lists Laurel Falls Trail closed for rehabilitation, and Bullhead Trail closed Monday–Thursday through Nov 19. Backcountry campsites are open year-round.
Facts above are from the National Park Service page, checked Oct 31, 2026 (ET). Fees, hours and closures change — check before you go.
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