Traveling to the Smokies to see the fall leaves? Choose the better route.
Avoid the traffic and take one of these Gateway to the Smokies exits. Beautiful scenery, great stops around every bend, and a quicker route to get to your destination of choice.
Exit 443 – Foothills Parkway
Travel to the stop sign. Make sure you take advantage of the scenic views on the turnouts. Turn left onto Highway 321 at the stop sign. Go straight ahead approximately two miles (road will turn into TN 32). See the GSMNP sign at Cosby Campground on the right.
Access walking trails, Hen Wallow Falls, Amphitheater, campground and more! Restrooms and picnic grills at this location. One of the best kept secrets in the Smokies.
Mileage is approximately 7.5 miles.
Exit 440 – Wilton Springs
Take Exit towards Gatlinburg and travel on Hartford Rd. (.1 miles) to Wilton Springs Rd (second right). Turn right, follow Wilton Springs Rd. to the stop sign at Highway 321 . Turn left, follow 321 to Cosby Campground (11.3 miles). Road turns into TN 32. Turn right into Park!
Make sure to stop at Janice’s Diner or Carver’s Applehouse Restaurant for a home-cooked meal and local produce at Carver’s. Access walking trails, Hen Wallow Falls, Amphitheater, campground and more! Restrooms and picnic grills at this location. One of the best kept secrets in the Smokies.
Mileage is approximately 12.9 miles.
Exit 435– Newport
At Exit turn left at the traffic light onto Highway 321. Travel 12.7 miles where Highway 321 turns into TN 32. Continue 2 miles on TN 32 to Cosby Campground on the right.
Access walking trails, Hen Wallow Falls, Amphitheater, campground and more! Restrooms and picnic grills at this location. One of the best kept secrets in the Smokies.
Mileage approximately 16 miles.
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