Fodor's Expert Review Collins Creek Picnic Area

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC Free

The largest developed picnic area in the park, Collins Creek has 182 picnic tables. Collins Creek, which runs near the picnic area, is a small stream with above-average trout fishing (license required). The site has restrooms with flush toilets, potable water, and a 70-seat pavilion for groups that can be reserved in advance for $32.

Free Family Other Attraction

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Newfound Gap Rd.
North Carolina  28719, USA

865-436–1200

www.nps.gov/grsm

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–late Mar.

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