Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: GATLINBURG, TN, TN
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker’s paradise, offering over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from the picnic area. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicki
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains with over 800 miles of maintained trails accessible from the picnic area. Campers praise the peaceful woodland setting with picnic tables and stream views at a budget-friendly $16/night.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear sightings reported. Also present: Eastern Copperhead, Crotalus horridus, American Mink, Eastern Woodrat, Gray Ratsnake, Carolina Wren, and Common Raven.
Insider tips for Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion: Only 2 tent sites available — book early as it's a federal campground Charcoal only allowed in grills per camper reports Parking pass required: $5 per car per day or $15 per week at ranger station/visitor center
Skip Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available. Visiting outside May-October seasonal window. Expecting paved roads — rough road access noted by campers.
Best time to visit Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion (GATLINBURG, TN), Cosby — Great Smoky Mountains NP (Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN), Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion (Cherokee, NC), Cosby Picnic Pavilion (Cosby, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion
Cell signal at Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion (GATLINBURG, TN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker’s paradise, offering over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from the picnic area. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are also popular activities. Visitors can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryOnly 2 tent sites available
book early as it's a federal campground
Charcoal only allowed in grills per camper reports
Parking pass required: $5 per car per day or $15 per week at ranger station/visitor center
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
There is no street address for the picnic pavilion. From Gatliinburg, TN: Proceed east on U.S. 321 North about 6 miles. Turn right (south) at the Greenbrier sign. Picnic pavilion is about 3.5 miles from U.S. 321.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Great Smoky Mountains National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Great Smoky Mountains National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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