Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
522,000 acres
Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg limits leashed dogs to the Gatlinburg Trail and Oconaluftee River Trail in its 522,000 acres. Shade, parking, and restrooms are available at access points. Avoid other trails to protect wildlife.
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- Park
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.6868, -83.5363
- Size
- 522,000 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (48,200 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 48,200 reviewers
- · Real shade
- · 522,000 acres of room
- · National Park destination
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Dog policy
522,000-acre most-visited NP. Leashed dogs on Gatlinburg Trail + Oconaluftee River Trail only — NOT other trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
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