Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion

Overview

Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion is the largest in the park, surrounded by the scenic forest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in a secluded and private section of the Smokies, this pavilion is a popular place for group trips.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $60 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

865-436-1261

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• to Mount Le Conte on Bullhead TrailHike · 1.1 mi from camp

  One of five routes to Mount Le Conte, the Bullhead Trail offers consistent views. National Park Service

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• to Mount Le Conte on Bullhead TrailHike · 1.1 mi from camp

  One of five routes to Mount Le Conte, the Bullhead Trail offers consistent views. National Park Service

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• Rainbow Falls TrailHike · 5.8 mi long · 1.2 mi from camp

  This trail is well-traveled and maintained, but the climb to the falls is relatively steep. National Park Service

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• to Mount Le Conte on Rainbow Falls TrailHike · 1.2 mi from camp

  Lush forests line the trail and hikers will intersect the Bullhead Trail, Alum Cave Trail, and Trillium Gap Trail before reaching the summit. National Park Service

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• to Mount Le Conte on Rainbow Falls TrailHike · 1.2 mi from camp

  Lush forests line the trail and hikers will intersect the Bullhead Trail, Alum Cave Trail, and Trillium Gap Trail before reaching the summit. National Park Service

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• to Rainbow FallsHike · 1.2 mi from camp

  This trail is well-traveled and maintained, but the climb to the falls is relatively steep. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Bull HeadPeak · 4,301 ft · 1.8 mi from camp

  A peak near Bull Head Trail.

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• Piney MountainPeak · 3,573 ft · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Baskins Creek FallsWaterfall · 1.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Baskins Creek Trail.

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• Thousand DripsWaterfall · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Maloney PointViewpoint · 4.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Sugarland Mountain Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Ober MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Ijams CragClimbing · 27.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.