Is there an entry fee to enter the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

There is no entry fee for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Other national parks across the country may require an access fee, however this is not the case here. Although there is no entry free, parking passes are required for all vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes.

According to the National Park Service the following parking fees and rules apply:

Three parking tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types:

  • Daily – $5
  • Weekly – $15
  • Annual – $40

Notes:

  • Parking tags are not replaceable, refundable, transferable, or upgradable.
  • Each tag is valid for a single vehicle and must include a license plate number matching the vehicle in which it is displayed.
  • Parking tags are available for purchase both online and onsite.
  • Display of physical parking tags in each vehicle is required. Digital representations are not accepted.
  • Parking tags are not location-specific. A parking tag is required to park anywhere within the boundaries of the Smokies.
  • Parking tags are not required for motorists who pass through the area or who park for less than 15 minutes.
  • Interagency passes (senior, access, etc.) are not accepted in lieu of a parking tag.

Purchase options and additional information can be found on the National Parks Website.

Even though there are fees to park, do not let that discourage you from taking a ride through the beautiful sceneries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during your visit.