America’s most visited national park is right in your backyard when you stay with Peaceful Cabin Rentals! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) spans over 500,000 acres of pristine wilderness, rich in natural beauty, cultural history, and outdoor adventure. Whether you're visiting for the breathtaking views, the peaceful hiking trails, or the chance to spot black bears in the wild, the Smokies offer something for everyone.
🌄 What Makes the Smokies So Special?
🚗 Convenient Launch Point for Exploring the Smokies
📍 Park Entrances Near Pigeon Forge
🥾 What Can You Do in the Park?
✅ Tips Before You Go
At Peaceful Cabin Rentals, we believe a trip to the Smokies is more than just a vacation — it’s a chance to reconnect with nature, family, and a slower pace of life. Let the Great Smoky Mountains National Park be the backdrop to your next adventure.
🌄 What Makes the Smokies So Special?
- Free Admission, Low-Cost Access: There’s no entrance fee to drive through the park — it’s one of the few U.S. national parks that doesn’t charge a per-person admission. However, if you plan to park for more than 15 minutes at any trailhead, overlook, or visitor center, you’ll need a valid parking tag (available daily, weekly, or annually for a modest fee).
- Diverse Wildlife: Home to black bears, elk, white-tailed deer, salamanders, and over 200 species of birds.
- Stunning Scenery: Rolling mist-covered mountains, cascading waterfalls, wildflower-covered meadows, and endless forested trails.
- Cultural Heritage: Explore restored cabins, grist mills, and churches that tell the story of Appalachian life long before this became a national park.
🚗 Convenient Launch Point for Exploring the Smokies
- While tucked away in peaceful spots near Pigeon Forge, our cabins provide a great starting point for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With several popular park entrances a short drive away, it’s easy to plan a scenic day trip — whether you're heading to Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, Roaring Fork, or one of the many trailheads and overlooks. Spend the day surrounded by nature, then return to the comfort of your private cabin retreat.
📍 Park Entrances Near Pigeon Forge
- Sugarlands Visitor Center – Just outside Gatlinburg, this is a great first stop for maps, restrooms, exhibits, and ranger advice.
- Metcalf Bottoms – A peaceful riverside area perfect for a picnic or easy nature walk.
- Wear’s Valley Entrance – A quiet, less-traveled way into the park, ideal for those who prefer the scenic route.
🥾 What Can You Do in the Park?
- Hike to waterfalls, old-growth forests, and panoramic overlooks
- Drive scenic roads like Newfound Gap Road or the Cades Cove Loop
- Watch wildlife in open valleys and along forest trails
- Learn history at preserved cabins, mills, and visitor centers
- Relax in nature, unplugged from the hustle of modern life
✅ Tips Before You Go
- Cell service is limited inside the park – download maps ahead of time
- Bring water and snacks, especially if you're hiking
- Start early to beat crowds, especially at popular spots like Cades Cove
- Leave No Trace – help preserve this beautiful place for generations to come
- Make sure to get your parking pass! - Click here for more info on where and how to purchase.
At Peaceful Cabin Rentals, we believe a trip to the Smokies is more than just a vacation — it’s a chance to reconnect with nature, family, and a slower pace of life. Let the Great Smoky Mountains National Park be the backdrop to your next adventure.