What activities are available at Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Hipcamp staff
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a short 30-minute drive from Lake Santeetlah, offers activities such as camping, paddleboating, hiking, biking, and exploring historic sites. Campers can settle into frontcountry and backcountry campsites, group camps, horse campsites, and cabin rentals. Many are equipped with fire rings with grates and picnic tables, but there are no hookups or showers available.

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