You'll still be able drive through Great Smoky Mountains National Park for free, but if you park your vehicle for 15 minutes or more, you're going to need to cough up a little money starting in March 2023.
• $40 for an annual parking tag
Money collected from the"Park it Forward" program will be used to maintain the park's roads, trails and structures, the release said."We take great pride in being the country's most visited national park, but that distinction comes with tremendous strain on our infrastructure," said Superintendent Cassius Cash."Now we will have sustained resources to ensure this sacred place is protected for visitors to enjoy for generations to come.
All park roads will remain toll free, and the parking tags will not be required for motorists who pass through the area or who park their vehicles for less than 15 minutes, the park said. The tags will not guarantee a parking spot at a specific place. Parking will still be on a first-come, first-serve basis.For instance, the backcountry camping fee will be $8 per person per night .
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