Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
522,000 acres
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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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Gear up for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
No water on-site at this park — bring at least 32oz per dog.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
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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