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METCALF BOTTOMS PICNIC PAVILION (TN), Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TNDescriptionThe Metcalf Bottoms picnic pavilion is located on the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and approximately 11 miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Little River is nearby and a great place to fish or cool your feet in the summer. This is a nice, 24' x 60' picnic pavilion with a capacity of about 70 people. Four elevated grills (3 @ 14" x 22" and 1 @ 32" x 32") are just outside the pavilion. There are 15 picnic tables. There is no telephone or electricity at the site. This site is handicapped accessible but the restrooms are not. The two rental periods are 8 AM - 3:30 PM and 4 - 8 PM. If you want the whole day, reserve both periods. MORE INFORMATION: Information is available at the park website at www.nps.gov/grsm. For recorded information on park facilities, programs, local lodging and to request information by mail, call 865-436-1200. Books and guides are available on-line at www.smokiesstore.org. The park mailing address is Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Alerts and Important InformationYou are responsible for knowing park rules and regulations. A limited summary is provided below. More detailed information can be found at www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/campregs.htm. FOOD STORAGE: Black bears and other wildlife inhabit the area. Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. Do not feed wildlife and do not leave food or garbage unattended. Properly dispose of all food and garbage at the end of your event. FIREWOOD QUARANTINE:Firewood from a number of states and 2 Canadian Provinces is quarantined due to an insect infestation by one or more insect pests (e.g. the Emerald Ash Borer) that is devastating certain tree species. Please help protect our forests from these destructive pests and do not bring firewood into the Park from the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin as well as the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. WATER: Potable water is available at restrooms but is not available at the site. ALCOHOL: Alcohol is allowed at designated picnic areas, including this pavilion, as well as designated campsites. Alcohol is prohibited elsewhere. FIRES: There is no provision for open wood fires. There are BBQ grills for charcoal fires. The grill in the pavilion is for charcoal fires only. DECORATIONS: Decorations are allowed, provided that tape, etc. is removed upon departure. Directional signs leading to the site are prohibited. ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS: Commercial activity (i.e. sales) is prohibited. Use of the pavilion for weddings or wedding receptions may require a Special Use Permit. Call 865-436-1266 for information. MISC: Impromptu use of the pavilion is allowed without charge unless a reservation has been made. Keep your confirmation notice with you in the event of a conflict with a non-reservation party. FISHING: A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required to fish in the park. Licenses are available in nearby towns at <$30. Special regulations apply in the park: single hook, artificial flies or lures only---no bait. Getting There:Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion (TN)107 PARK HEADQUATERS ROAD Gatlinburg TN 37738 GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 35.68028, -83.64944 Pavilion is 15 miles west of Gatlinburg, TN on Little River Road. Take Newfound Gap Road (akaUS441) south from Gatlinburg and turn west Camp Directions: on Little River Road (TN73) at the Sugarlands Visitors Center. Go 10 miles and turn right at picnic area sign. Picnic pavilion is on west side of picnic area. Phone Park for More Information:Information: (865)436-1261
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