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Great Smoky Mountains Backcountry Permits

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Valid Parking Tags Required Starting March 1, 2023

Obtaining a backcountry camping permit does not exempt you from the parking tag requirement.

Parking is limited and obtaining a parking tag does not guarantee a parking spot at a specific location.  Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis throughout the park.  Backcountry users should plan to arrive early in the morning to secure a parking spot for their intended backcountry itinerary, especially at the busier trailheads in the park - including but not limited to: Laurel Falls, Alum Cave, Deep Creek, Big Creek, Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, Rainbow Falls, and trailheads along Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. 

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Use this page to find your transactions and also print/download your backcountry permits. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print your backcountry permit. You should have received an email with all of this information when you successfully paid for your backcountry permit. All the requested fields are required.

Type of Backcountry Permit: General Backcountry PermitAT Thru-Hiker Permit

First Initial of the Permit Holder's First Name:

Permit Holder's Last Name:

Entry Date: Select an entry dateFriday March 31, 2023Saturday April 1, 2023Sunday April 2, 2023Monday April 3, 2023Tuesday April 4, 2023Wednesday April 5, 2023Thursday April 6, 2023Friday April 7, 2023Saturday April 8, 2023Sunday April 9, 2023Monday April 10, 2023Tuesday April 11, 2023Wednesday April 12, 2023Thursday April 13, 2023Friday April 14, 2023Saturday April 15, 2023Sunday April 16, 2023Monday April 17, 2023Tuesday April 18, 2023Wednesday April 19, 2023Thursday April 20, 2023Friday April 21, 2023Saturday April 22, 2023Sunday April 23, 2023Monday April 24, 2023Tuesday April 25, 2023Wednesday April 26, 2023Thursday April 27, 2023Friday April 28, 2023Saturday April 29, 2023

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backcountry Permits v3.5.106 - Last Update: January 31, 2023