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Where should you park?

Gatlinburg: free park-and-ride at 1011 Banner Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, or a city garage at 15 USD per day. Pigeon Forge: free parking at 236 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN (trolley hub). National park: physical parking tag required after 15 minutes — 5 USD day / 15 USD week / 40 USD year.

Last checked: 2026-07-22

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Gatlinburg

First choice and backup

Gatlinburg Welcome Center Park-and-Ride (US-441 Spur)

1011 Banner Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Free parking (City of Gatlinburg). Trolley rides are free per official Gatlinburg tourism site.

Avoiding downtown traffic; free lot + free trolley into town

Officially confirmed · 2026-07-22

McMahan / Parkway Parking Garage

520 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

15 USD per day (City of Gatlinburg). Overnight and long-term parking not allowed.

Downtown Parkway stays when you want the car close to the strip

Officially confirmed · 2026-07-22

Pigeon Forge

Trolley hub first

Mass Transit Trolley Station at Patriot Park

236 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN

Free parking listed by official MyPigeonForge trolley page. Trolley fares apply (see official page for current individual and day-pass prices).

Park once and use the Fun Time Trolley across Pigeon Forge

Officially confirmed · 2026-07-22

National park

Tag before cell service drops

Required for all vehicles parking longer than 15 minutes anywhere inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park boundaries.
Prices: daily 5 USD, weekly 15 USD, annual 40 USD
A tag does not guarantee a parking space and does not authorize parking outside designated areas.
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