Many park streams provide fishing for rainbow and brown trout all year long. Tennessee or North Carolina fishing licenses are required, but not trout stamps. Check park regulations at a ranger station or visitor center before you fish. Possession of any brook trout is prohibited. Most neighboring towns have gasoline, food, lodging , showers and camping supplies.
Many private campgrounds operate outside the park.
Allow a half day for hiking up a mountain trail to reach this secluded retreat. Saddle horses are available from about April 1 to October 31 at Cades Cove, Smokemont, Cosby, near Greenbrier on U. S. 321 and near park headquarters. Bears are wild and potentially dangerous. If one approaches your car, stay inside with the windows closed. Feeding bears and other wildlife encourages the animals to behave unnaturally and violates regulations.