On a motorcycle, Deals Gap and environs are a must.  On weekends it
can be crowded so watch out for moto-heads who have more horsepower
than IQ points.

Look into a National Parks Pass in the future or if you're lucky
enough to survive, the Golden Age Pass.

Our parks are the crown jewels and accessible to anyone.

Pensionerd  (pass holder since 1976)

On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 10:52 AM, Peter Lapp
<carrothospital@googlemail.com> wrote:
> I'm planning to take a weekend trip to the Smokies in a few weeks and wanted
> to see if anyone had any advice on some good campsites. I was hoping to find
> some good, secluded spots on the western side, since they are closer. I'm
> coming from Nashville, so it's easier/closer to find spots on this side.
>
> Anyone know of some good spots around the area that aren't crowded? I don't
> care about hookups or bathrooms, etc, just a place to park and camp. Also,
> if you have any hiking trail suggestions, I'm open to that as well.
> Thanks!
>