Great Smoky Mountains National Park has picnic areas at Cades Cove, Chimney Tops, Cosby, Deep Creek, Greenbrier, and Metcalf Bottoms. These remain open year-round. All other picnic areas are closed during the winter. All picnic areas have pavilions except Chimneys and Cades Cove. The picnic pavilions at Collins Creek, Cosby, Deep Creek, Metcalf Bottoms, and Twin Creeks can be reserved for groups one year in advance by calling 877-444-6777, or online at www.recreation.gov.

Pavilion costs:
Collins Creek: $32 per day
Cosby Picnic Pavilion: $32 per day
Deep Creek Pavilion: $32
Greenbrier: $16 per day
Metcalf Bottoms: $32 per day
Twin Creeks' fee is $75.

Payment can be made by credit card or personal check at the time the reservation is made.

Picnic Areas:
Big Creek
Chimney Tops
Cades Cove
Collins Creek
Cosby
Deep Creek
Greenbrier
Heintooga
Look Rock
Metcalf Bottoms
Twin Creeks