The Ultimate Great Smoky Mountain National Park Parking Tag Guide

This video will help you better understand the Parking Tag program for The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments and we would be happy to help you out...

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Great Smoky Mountain National Park History
1:10 - Do You Need A Tag To Drive Through The Park?
2:09 - Are Disabled Placard/License Plate Exempted?
2:36 - Interagency Pass Accepted?
3:08 - Military/Veteran Discount?
3:24 - NPS Fee Free Days?
3:47 - Where To Buy A Parking Tag
5:19 - Daily & Weekly Tags
5:59 - Sugarlands Visitor Center
6:12 - Annual Tag
6:34 - How To Buy A Parking Tag Online
7:28 - Does Having A Parking Tag Guarantee A Spot?
8:00 - Busy Location Tips
8:23 - Parking Violations
8:33 - What Will Parking Fees Go Towards?
9:03 - Final Thoughts

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag Basics
Three tag durations are available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types:
Daily - $5
Weekly - $15
Annual - $40

Parking tags are not replaceable, refundable, transferable, or upgradable.

Each tag is valid for a single vehicle and must include a license plate number matching the vehicle in which it is displayed.

Parking tags are available for purchase both online and onsite.

Display of physical parking tags in each vehicle is required. Digital representations are not accepted.

Parking tags are not location-specific. A parking tag is required to park anywhere within the boundaries of the Smokies.

Parking tags are not required for motorists who pass through the area or who park for less than 15 minutes.

Interagency passes (senior, access, etc.) are not accepted in lieu of a parking tag.

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[williambillwaynerobertson]

Ryan this is the best information that I've ever heard on the parking. As always another great piece of work Thank You, stay safe👍🇺🇸🤙

[roadwarrior]

Thank you for producing excellent, to-the-point, drama-free content. Very helpful.

[debraevans]

Heading up there this Monday Oct 21, 2024) One of our first stops will be to buy a parking tag. I don't think it's a lot to ask for since it helps keep up our beautiful park! Thanks.

[CaboWabotv]

Excellent information about the new parking tags and a FAQ all in one professionally edited video with beautiful park footage. Thanks for making this great video Ryan!

[marcboulanger]

Even handicapped, if i could hike, i'd get a pass. Thankss for updating us.

[barryhunter]

We bought the yearly Parking Pass just to support the park. We travel to the mountains once a year for a week.

[MsSusie]

Ryan, This was very informative, Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for the people, You have answer a lot of questions, Hugs n Love to you all, and God Bless, I hope Brie is feeling a lot better.

[popularadventures]

Very well done as always! Thanks for all of your hard work!

[michaelsnow]

Thank you for all your information on the areas surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains N.P.

[Benton]

Thank you Ryan for this informational video on the Parking Tag situation. Can't wait to be in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg/Great Smoky Mountain National Park area at the end of the month.

[DavidMeilan]

Great video! Thanks for the info, well done and very informative and to the point.

[carolm]

Informative video! Im just going to get the whole week one online for our trip even though I think we would only need it 2 days …I don’t want to think about it! Plus I like supporting the upkeep of the National Parks so this will be a donation in my mind. I actually had planned on buying Annual America the Beautiful pass if this was included just for the ease of it all. Strange system

[tomsweet]

Great video very informative like always. We’re coming next month so now we know exactly what to do n how much. Thanks buddy

[olafpamela]

Thanks for sharing on how to use parking pass👍😊

[Wanda-dhgn]

Thanks for the information on the fees.

[rogerokelley]

Wonderful information and very well illustrated 👍👍👍

[brucesteele]

As a veteran, I obtained a pass to NPS and Federal Recreational Lands at no cost. The pass is for my vehicle and all passengers.

[sandrarhea]

Thank you Ryan. That was very helpful!

[MrCliffdard]

Just got back April 30-May3. The parking meter were't really that hard you pick a pass, enter plate, tap CC and it prints your pass. Bought 2 $5 passes as I only had 2 full days. 3 or more a $15 is perfect. It's even easier than the parking meters at the Florida parks like Ft. DeSoto.

[YahwehisGodandYeshuaisKingiamr]

Glory to God for this info lol. Thank you for your vids. They're really helpful with planning a va in Gatlinburg.

I didn't know ya would need a parking pass if you parked there. I'm glad that I saw this cuz I was planning on going on some trails and see some waterfalls.