It is our intent to provide information that will be timely and of assistance in planning a trip, vacation or obtaining data about this park Campground Cleaner by John W. Uhler Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open year round.
Summer is the busiest season.
Crowds dissipate after Labor Day, but return in October when the leaves display their fall clothing. From November through May visitation is light. Interpretive rangers or other Park staff work at the three Park visitor centers. Since summer is the busiest season, the Park runs a full schedule of Ranger led programs. Spring and fall have less extensive schedules.