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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a recognized dark sky location in Tennessee for stargazing and astronomy activities.

Bortle class

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is rated Bortle Class 3.

Type

As a U.S. national park, various camping options may be available, including frontcountry, dispersed (boondocking), and backcountry (backpacking/primitive). A permit may be required.

EV charging

Electric vehicle charging stations are also available at select locations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See also All EV charging parks in U.S.

UNESCO

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also a UNESCO site.

For more info, see their website. See also all dark sky places in TN.


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