Parking tags are required for all vehicles parking for longer than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While the parking tag is not an entrance fee, the park honors the …

Apr 8, 2024 · Skip the entrance fee for this national park – it’s free to enter. However, drivers who park inside the national park will need to pay $5 for a parking tag, $15 for a 7-day tag or $40 …

Jul 9, 2025 · Unlike some other American national parks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park can't charge entrance fees. It's the law. When Tennessee transferred land to the park, a …

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park charges a parking fee per vehicle. When compared to National Parks such as Yellowstone that charge a $20 per person fee, this is a bit more …

A parking tag is required to park anywhere inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Learn about fees, passes, and the Park It Forward program before your visit.

Feb 20, 2025 · However, while there is no entrance fee to enter the park, there are parking fees with the Park it Forward parking tag program. Traditionally, the Smoky Mountains have been …

Aug 14, 2025 · The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has no entrance fee, but you will need a parking pass for visits over 15 minutes. Learn when the park is open, where to get your …

Mar 27, 2025 · A federal law (1994 {1964} U.S. Code Title 16) prevented the NPS from charging entrance fees where tolls are prohibited on primary park roads. Because Newfound Gap Road …

Mar 1, 2023 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the few national parks not to charge an entrance fee. If you're going to stop and enjoy the amazing views in the Smokies, be …

Mar 13, 2025 · Entry to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is still FREE —no entrance fee required to soak in the views. 🚗 But if you plan to park for more than 15 minutes, you’ll need a …