Winter Overview
Winter in the Great Smoky Mountains sees some snow in the higher elevations of the park while the lower elevations can be much more mild and moderate. Temperatures range from the low 30’s to the low 50’s with occasional spells of colder weather. The park sees far less visitation in the winter months (keeping in mind it’s still the country’s most-visited national park) and remains very accessible.
Winter Monthly Temperatures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
| December | 46F / 23F |
| January | 43F / 20F |
| February | 47F / 23F |
Winter Activities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Popular Winter activities in the Great Smoky Mountains include:
- Hiking the Appalachian Trail.
- Driving the Cades Cove loop road.
- Fishing for trout along the parks streams.
- Enjoying the park without the crowds
- Taking in the view from Clingmans Dome
The Great Smoky Mountains Film
This video is the culmination of two weeks exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We chose Great Smoky Mountains as our second ever park film because of it’s extraordinary display of fall colors, it’s incredibly diverse wildlife population, and it’s prominence as the most visited national park in the country. This film was shot entirely in 4K UHD.
