Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park of the United States in the southeast, with land in both North Carolina and Tennessee. It straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains and of the Appalachian temperate rainforest within the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The park contains some of the highest mountains in eastern North America, including Kuwohi, Mount Guyot, and Mount Le Conte, and the Appalachian Trail crosses through its center on its route from Georgia to Maine. With more than 11 million visitors in 2025, it is the most visited national park in the United States.
Facts
Designation Category Established Year Area (sq km) Governing Body IUCN Category Classification
Governance TypeGovernance by Government 1 International DesignationUNESCO World Heritage Site 1 International DesignationUNESCO Biosphere Reserve 1 Governing Body
Governing Body (category) FAQs
Is Great Smoky Mountains National Park known for any particular wildlife?
It has one of the world's most diverse salamander populations.
Yes, salamanders. The park is home to one of the world's most diverse salamander populations.
Sources
1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Wikipedia)
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park of the United States in the southeast, with parts in North Carolina and Tennessee.
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National Park Service
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National Park Service
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The park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and an International Biosphere Reserve in 1988.
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The park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and an International Biosphere Reserve in 1988.
View the Source 2. Wikidata: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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- Part Of: United States, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)
View the Source3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Wikidata)
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