Smoky Mountain Sky Camp

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) Parking Tags

Parking tags are available as Daily $5, Weekly $15, or Annual $40. The tags are not transferrable or upgradeable and must match the license plate number for a single vehicle. Parking tags are not location-specific and can be used anywhere within the boundaries of the Park.

Daily & Weekly parking tags:

Online at recreation.gov and must be printed out ahead of time for display in your vehicle.
Onsite automated fee machines by Credit Card only, year-round, 24-hours a day. The kiosks are located at most Park locations, including Big Creek and Cosby.
In-person Visitor Centers sell parking tags during business hours.

Great Smoky Mountains Association - Park Visitor Centers & Museums:

Cades Cove Visitor Center, TN
Clingmans Dome Visitor Center, NC
Gatlinburg Welcome Center, TN
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Visitor Center, TN
Great Smokies Welcome Center, TN
Oconaluftee Visitor Center & Museum, NC
Sugarlands Visitor Center & Museum, TN
Swain County Visitor Center & Museum, NC

Annual parking tags must be purchased online at smokieslife.org and shipped to you ahead of your visit (allow up to 2-4 weeks for mail delivery.)

The NPS App - "One App, Every Park at Your Fingertips"

The NPS app was created by National Park Service staff -- people who know national parks -- to help you make the most of your visit. The NPS App takes authoritative information from park rangers and combines it with a suite of features. Here are our favorites:

Interactive Maps: The Park has a detailed map that includes points of interest, along with roads, trails, and other information to plan your trip.
Park Tours: Self-guided tours take you to interesting places in the Park. Discover popular destinations as well as places to go, directions to get there, and things to do once you arrive.
Amenities: They can make or break a Park visit. Find and access transportation, food, restrooms, shopping, and more.
Offline Use: No internet? You can download content from the entire Park in advance for offline use later. Very handy if you're exploring most everywhere in GSMNP.

The NPS App is Free

For complete details and additional information from the NPS website including download access to digital App, click the button below.

Get the App