Smoky Mountain Picnic Areas
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas offer wonderful places for picnicking opportunities. Picnic areas ranging from common tables to huge pavilions can usually be found along any scenic road in the Smokies.
Picnicking is one of the traditional things to do in this area, and there are several sites just calling your name.
Below is a list of picnic sites within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Some have pavilions, while others just have tables.
A few areas allow reservations to be made – up to a year in advance! Reservations can be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or by visiting www.recreation.gov.
Big Creek
Apr 19, 2019 - Oct 29Cades Cove
Year-RoundChimneys
Apr 19, 2018 - Nov 26Collins Creek
Apr 19, 2018 - Oct 29Cosby
Apr 19, 2018 - Oct 29Deep Creek
Year-RoundGreenbrier
Year-RoundHeintooga
May 17, 2019 - Oct 9Look Rock
Closed for 2019Metcalf Bottoms
Year-RoundTwin Creeks
Mar 29, 2019 - Oct 28This data is provided by the National Park Service.