Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backcountry Permit

How to get a permit

Reservations depend on your start date:

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Limited number of permits available.

1 option

Opens	30 days ahead	12 AM ET
Closes	Day of	11:59 PM ET

Advance release: 30 days ahead at 12 AM ET

Don’t want to miss the deadline?

Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.