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    #3 of 101 things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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    Chimneys Picnic Area #1, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN 37738
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    “Great picnic spot!!”

    Stopped for a planned picnic with young children after hiking. This area has many picnic tables... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    587kristyd
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    “Beautiful spot to picnic ”

    This spot is a great place to picnic in the National park. I was a little worried that it would be... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    jessicae126
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great picnic spot!!

    Stopped for a planned picnic with young children after hiking. This area has many picnic tables each with its own charcoal grill, picnic table and parking spot, similar to a campsite. Was busy but we found a spot. The best thing was the river filled...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful spot to picnic

    This spot is a great place to picnic in the National park. I was a little worried that it would be super crowded, as the park is so busy in the summer time. But there were plenty of picnic tables so we were easily able...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank jessicae126
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Chimneys Picnic Area

    My son and I stopped at the Chimneys Picnic Area on a recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our family typically goes to the Cades Cove Picnic Area so we wanted to try a new one. The picnic area is about 5...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank GoVols79
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great picnic area!

    Love the picnic areas in the Smoky Mountains National Park. The picnic area resembles a campground with each parking area being associated with a picnic table. This area has a stream that can be seen from most of the tables. The bathrooms are very clean!...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Kathryn R
    Reviewed July 12, 2019 via mobile
    TN Family Vacation 2019

    Loved it!! Its a must to come again and picnic with family and friends. Has grills and picnic tables. Also has bathroom facilities.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Courtney J
    Reviewed July 8, 2019
    Spacious and beautiful

    I've never felt the need to review a picnic area before, but this one impressed me. We stopped for lunch on our way to Clingmans Dome, expecting it to be just a clearing with tables. It's much larger than what you see when you first...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank RedNailz
    Reviewed July 5, 2019
    Beautiful!!

    Beautiful river bank with large rocks. Picnic and bbq grills all around. Just gorgeous!! One of my favorite places around there.

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank carolinvPT
    Reviewed June 21, 2019 via mobile
    Great spot to picnic with family

    We have come here since I was a kid. My dad has this tradition of bringing a watermelon and letting it get really cold in the cool water of chimney tops. We did the same with our family though we weren’t there long enough for...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    2  Thank HeatherMonique
    Reviewed June 21, 2019
    Great picnic place!

    Very nice location for a picnic with the family. Picnic tables with grills available at each spot. The river was so relaxing, just to sit and listen to the waters or to get in and enjoy the coolness of the water. Definitely will be back!

    Date of experience: June 2019
    2  Thank bmwod
    Reviewed June 17, 2019 via mobile
    Primo

    Wow, this is a nice place for a picnic, or to just come and explore the creek flowing by. Lots of places along it to explore.

    Date of experience: June 2019
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    sedhaven
    July 18, 2018|
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    Response from onego2001 | Reviewed this property |
    Elevation: Around 2800'. Just a few miles from downtown Gatlinburg.
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    Annsims
    May 23, 2018|
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    Response from H_Winchester1219 | Reviewed this property |
    Hey Annsims; I'd say roughly 25 miles or so but the speed limit is lower so it may take 45 mins or more to get there. Totally worth it though!
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    skilodgevb
    May 2, 2018|
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    Response from Janet W |
    the Chimneys Picnic area is open now.
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