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Twin Creeks Pavilion
The picnic pavilions at Twin Creeks can be reserved for groups one year in advance by calling (877)444-6777, or online at www.recreation.gov. Twin Creeks' fee ranges from $35-75 depending on the usage. Payment can be made by credit card or personal check at the time the reservation is made.

Mills Park
All three City Parks have covered pavilions available for use by reservation. Reservations may be made by calling the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at (865) 436-4990. Any fees that may be associated with the reservation must be paid prior to the scheduled usage.

Mynatt Park
All three City Parks have covered pavilions available for use by reservation. Reservations may be made by calling the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at (865) 436-4990. Any fees that may be associated with the reservation must be paid prior to the scheduled usage.

North Gatlinburg Park Herbert Holt Park
All three City Parks have covered pavilions available for use by reservation. Reservations may be made by calling the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at (865) 436-4990. Any fees that may be associated with the reservation must be paid prior to the scheduled usage.

Fishing

Fishing Fishing in the City of Gatlinburg
One of the great outdoor activities to do in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is trout fishing. Whether you're a pro or just got your first pole, the City of Gatlinburg has several streams that are easily accessible and sure to have that fish you'll be talking about for years. You can fish inside the city limits.

Fishing Fishing in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has about 2,115 miles of streams within its boundaries, and protects one of the last wild trout habitats in the eastern United States. The park offers a wide variety of angling experiences from remote, headwater trout streams to large, coolwater smallmouth bass streams. Most streams remain at or near their carrying capacity of fish and offer a great opportunity to catch these species throughout the year.

Team Building Activities

Gatlinburg Sportman's Club Gatlinburg Sportsman’s Club shooting range
Gatlinburg Sportsman’s Club is a members-only shooting club with a 200-yard rifle range, a 100-yard pistol range, fishing pond, and picnic pavilion. Members have a gate key and may use the facilities at any time, seven days a week. The Sportsman’s Club’s annual membership fee is very reasonable and you may wish to join, even if you live out of town. Our facilities can add to your family's vacation enjoyment.

Other Activities

Hiking Hiking
Hikers enjoy the Smoky Mountains during all months of the year with every season offering its own special rewards. During winter, the absence of deciduous leaves opens new vistas along trails. Spring provides a weekly parade of wildflowers and flowering trees. In summer, walkers can seek out cool retreats among the spruce-fir forests and balds. Autumn hikers have crisp, dry air to sharpen their senses and a varied palette of fall colors to enjoy.

Cades Cove
Picnic areas are located at Cades Cove. All picnic areas have pavilions except Chimneys and Cades Cove.

Biking Bicycling
The Cades Cove loop in the national park isn't just for cars. Seeing this historic community on bicycle is one of the best ways to get in touch with the Smoky Mountains. Only bicycle and foot traffic are allowed on the loop road from sunrise until 10:00 a.m. every Saturday and Wednesday morning from early May until late September.

Horseback Riding
Guided horseback rides are available at four concession horseback riding stables in the park from mid-March through late November.Rides on scenic park trails are offered lasting from 45 minutes to several hours. All rides proceed at a walking pace. Weight limits and age restrictions may apply.

Hayride through Cades Cove
Cades Cove Riding Stables offers a 1.5 – 2 hour hayride around the Cades Cove Loop Road. Passengers sit on a bed of hay in a trailer pulled by a truck and enjoy an open air view of the scenery of Cades Cove. Reservations are generally required and can be made by calling (865) 448-6286. Rates are $6.00 per person.

Horses Carriage and Wagon Ride
Carriage or wagon rides are offered at two of the concession horseback riding stables in the park. These rides provide an opportunity to experience a 20-30 minute horse-drawn carriage or wagon ride on a park trail. Rates are $7.50-$8.00 per person. Please call the stable you are interested in for additional information.

Golfing Golfing
The rules are the same as golf everywhere, but the course is just a little bit different. It's up and down, up and down, with hardly a flat spot to be found. It'll be an experience to be remembered with a scenic background that is magnificent. Try out your skill on the greens of the Gatlinburg Golf Course or the Bent Creek Golf Course.

Auto Tour
There are 384 miles of road to choose from in the Smokies. Most are paved, and even the gravel roads are maintained in suitable condition for standard passenger cars. Travel speeds on most of the park’s paved roads average 30 miles per hour.

Tubing Tubing
Tubing in the Smokies is only minutes from Gatlinburg, TN. Tube the Little River on sturdy river tubes. Tubing in the Smokies has never been so easy you are relaxing on the Little River, tubing in Townsend (TN) on the beautiful Little River while enjoying the peaceful Smoky Mountains.

Great Smokey Mountains National Park Picnic
Picnic areas are located at Big Creek, Chimney Tops, Cades Cove, Collins Creek, Cosby, Deep Creek, Greenbrier, Heintooga, Look Rock, Metcalf Bottoms, and Twin Creeks. All picnic areas have pavilions except Chimneys and Cades Cove. The picnic pavilions at Collins Creek, Cosby, Deep Creek, Metcalf Bottoms, and Twin Creeks can be reserved for groups one year in advance by calling (877)444-6777.

Whitewater Rafting
Experience the Smokies as they should be. Come enjoy a 2 hour rafting trip for anyone ages 3-93. It will be the highlight of your trip providing high quality experiences. No experience necessary! Come out and play!