Paws on the Sand

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Carolina side): dogs on beaches

Smokies, North Carolina

Only two trails in the park allow leashed pets: the Oconaluftee River Trail (North Carolina) and the Gatlinburg Trail (Tennessee).

Source: National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Carolina side): Pets. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks