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Live Webcams In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Live Webcams In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Wondering what it looks like right now inside the most visited national park? Here are four live views, plus two daily trail cameras. National Park Live Cameras Newfound Gap…

By Shandi

Travel Expert

December 6, 2025

Wondering what it looks like right now inside the most visited national park? Here are four live views from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Note: NPS webcams capture images during daylight hours. At night, you'll see the most recent daytime image. Images typically refresh every 15-30 minutes.

National Park Live Cameras

Newfound Gap

Newfound Gap's webcam is one of the best views, and one of the best ones to look for snow, as it's the highest elevation National Park Service webcam that you can drive to year-round.

Newfound Gap
Elevation: 5,046 ft • Looking Southeast
LIVE
Newfound Gap Live Webcam
Great Smoky Mountains National Park View on NPS.gov →

Newfound Gap is along one of the best scenic drives and is also the last stop before turning onto the road to Kuwohi.

Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome)

The Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) webcam is now operational year-round, and seems to be a higher resolution than Newfound Gap, resulting in some great views!

Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome)
Elevation: 6,643 ft • Looking North • Highest Point in Park
LIVE
Clingmans Dome Kuwohi Live Webcam
Great Smoky Mountains National Park View on NPS.gov →

It's also frequently in the clouds, so you may not be able to see anything. But you'll find some beautiful sunrise views from it. Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) is the highest point in the National Park and one of the best scenic hikes. The road to Clingmans Dome is closed during winter.

Look Rock

The Look Rock webcam is a lookout tower in the far western part of the national park.

Look Rock
Elevation: 2,601 ft • Looking East • Foothills Parkway
LIVE
Look Rock Live Webcam
Great Smoky Mountains National Park View on NPS.gov →

It's a lesser-known location along the Foothills Parkway, and on a clear day, it allows you to easily view downtown Knoxville.

Purchase Knob

Purchase Knob's webcam is in the furthest eastern part of the National Park near Cataloochee.

Purchase Knob
Elevation: 5,086 ft • Looking West
LIVE
Purchase Knob Live Webcam
Great Smoky Mountains National Park View on NPS.gov →

About These Webcams

These webcams are maintained by the National Park Service and partner organizations. They capture images periodically during daylight hours (typically every 15-30 minutes). At night or during technical difficulties, you'll see the most recent available image.

Tip: The Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) webcam is often in the clouds, especially in the morning. Try checking at different times for the best views!

For real-time weather conditions, visit the NPS Weather Page.

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