Why can't dogs be taken into the Great Smoky Mountains?

Dogs must be on a leash or otherwise confined at all times while in the park Dogs must be ... Great Smoky Mountains National Park has prohibited dogs in the backcountry since the park was first established in the 1930s. The park ... Since I Can't Hike With My Pet in the National Park, Where Else Can I Go? read more

In general, dogs are not allowed in US National Parks, including the Great Smokey Mountains, except inside vehicles and in certain campgrounds. read more

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has prohibited dogs in the backcountry since the park was first established in the 1930s. The park prohibits dogs on hiking trails for several reasons: • Dogs can carry disease into the park's wildlife populations. read more

Great Smoky Mountains National forest has welcomed over 10 million individuals in one year four times: 1987, 1999, 2000, and 2014. The highest possible yearly visitation on record was set in 1999 when 10,283,598 people went to the national park. read more