Great Smoky Mountains National Park pet access
Reviewed summary of the park's official pet rules. This is not an official NPS website.
Where pets are allowed
- Frontcountry campgrounds.
- Picnic areas.
- Along roadways.
- Gatlinburg Trail and Oconaluftee River Trail.
Where pets are not allowed
- All other park trails and the backcountry.
Leash rule
Pets must be restrained; reviewed source states a maximum leash length of 6 feet.
Safety notes
- NPS warns that dogs can attract or provoke bears and other wildlife.
Official source
Authority: National Park Service
Open the official NPS pet-rules page
Rules can change. Verify the official source before travel.
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