Laurel Gap Shelter

Key facts

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Facilities & details

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Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Laurel Gap Shelter.

• At 1797 m, nights can be cold even in summer — bring warm layers.
• This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
• Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.

Location

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Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Laurel Gap Shelter — browse campsites near each.

• Sevierville, US · 41 km
• Asheville, US · 58 km
• Morristown, US · 62 km
• Greeneville, US · 64 km
• Maryville, US · 71 km

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

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Balsam Mountain Trail TrailheadTrails & trailheads0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Balsam High Top (1,743 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Beech Gap Trail TrailheadTrails & trailheads7.6 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

Heintooga Picnic AreaAttractions47.2 km · ~92 min driveDirections ↗

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Palmer Creek Trail TrailheadTrails & trailheads59.6 km · ~122 min driveDirections ↗

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Balsam Corner (1,842 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

60.6 km · ~124 min driveDirections ↗

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Big Cataloochee Mountain (1,875 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

60.6 km · ~124 min driveDirections ↗

Great Smoky Mountains National ParkParks & play

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park of the United States in the southeast, with parts in North Carolina and Tennessee. The park straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains and part of the Appalachian temperate rainforest, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The park contains some of the highest mountains in ea

72.1 km · ~110 min driveDirections ↗

Cataloochee Valley - Elk WatchingAttractions78.9 km · ~146 min driveDirections ↗

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West Prong Mouse Creek FallsWaterfalls108.3 km · ~169 min driveDirections ↗

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Cosby Picnic AreaAttractions113.7 km · ~158 min driveDirections ↗

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Gunter Fork CascadesWaterfalls115 km · ~163 min driveDirections ↗

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Gunter Fork FallsWaterfalls115 km · ~163 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

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Good to know

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