The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) the most popular in the Park system, gets 10 million visitors yearly. With four distinct seasons and 520,000 acres of play space (including over 800 miles of well-maintained hiking trails, 1,500 types of plants and trees, plus 10 campgrounds, it should be clear why the GSMNP is so loved. There are 5 entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including one in Townsend, Tennessee. The national park has no lodging other than LeConte Lodge, campgrounds and backcountry camp sites. Adjacent towns like Townsend TN accommodate travelers with hotels and Tennessee cabin rentals. The Park offers trout fishing, hiking, auto touring, and preserved and restored pioneer settlements. You can get married in the national park, hike the Appalachian Trail, enjoy fall foliage, hike to waterfalls, view wildlife, and photograph wildflowers. Look over the entire Townsend cabins site and plan your Smoky Mountain vacation!