Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag Pass

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Valid parking tags will be required for any vehicles parking for more than 15 minutes within the boundaries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park starting March 1, 2023. 

The basics:

• You MUST print your parking tag - digital representations are not accepted and park staff will not print your tag for you.
• Parking tag must include a license plate number matching the vehicle in which it is displayed. 
• Parking tag must be physically displayed in your vehicle, on the dashboard. 
• Parking tags are not replaceable, refundable, transferable, or upgradable.
• Daily and weekly parking tags expire at 11:59pm ET on the date printed on the tag.
• Parking tags are not required for motorists who pass through the area or who park for less than 15 minutes. 
• Parking tags are not location-specific. A parking tag is required to park in any parking spot anywhere within the boundaries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• Daily and weekly parking tags are available for purchase up to 6 months in advance of your visit. 
• Annual parking tags are available for purchase online through Great Smoky Mountains Association at smokiesinformation.org

100% of the revenue generated from the parking tag program stays right here in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to improve visitor services.

You MUST print your parking tag upon receipt via email.

Digital representations of your parking tag will not be accepted.

Park staff will not print your parking tag for you.

Vehicles without a valid parking tag physically displayed are subject to citation.

Interagency (America the Beautiful) Passes will not be accepted in lieu of a valid parking tag.

Discounts will not be provided for Interagency (America the Beautiful) passholders.

Parking tags are non-transferable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced

Parking tags may not be upgraded.

Daily and weekly parking tags expire at 11:59pm ET on the date printed on the tag.