The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited National Park in the United States, attracting over 14 million annual visitors, which is more than Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon COMBINED.
However, with the sheer volume of visitors, and the footprint they leave behind, as well as flat or reduced federal funding in National Park programs, the park needs help. So…Park it Forward was born.
Starting March 1st, people visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be required to have a Parking Tag if they intend to park for longer than 15 minutes anywhere in the Park. Parking tags are available in Daily, Weekly or Annual increments. Costs are $5 Daily, $15 Weekly and $40 annually.
All revenue generated through these user fees will remain in the Smokies to directly support operational costs for managing and improving services for visitors including trail maintenance, custodial services, trash removal, and supporting more staffing to increase the presence of personnel across the park.
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