165 south to Carbon River Entrance. In the winter, all park roads are closed except the stretch between Nisqually and Paradise and the road from the park boundary to Ohanapecosh ranger station. There is no rail service into the park. Advance reservations are required for both companies. There is no public transportation into the park.
Rental cars are available at all airports listed.
The park is open daily year-round. Newfound Gap Road sometimes closes due to winter storms, and Clingmans Dome Road is closed in winter. Entrance to the park is free. Open Except in winter when snow may close entrance roads, the park is open 24 hours a day, year-round, including holidays. National Park Passes and Golden Age Passports are available at park entrance stations.