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

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 (barring temporary weather closures).

Great Smoky Mountains – Newfound Gap
Updated: 5/21/2025, 10:15 AM
LIVE
Newfound Gap Webcam
National Park Service
Live Webcam
LOCATION
Newfound Gap, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
ELEVATION
5,046 feet (1,538 meters)
VIEW DIRECTION
Looking Southeast
Current Weather
Temperature
55.7 °F
Humidity
98.0 %
Precipitation (current hour)
0.0 in
Precipitation (24-Hr)
0.08 in.
Data provided by National Park Service
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Newfound Gap is along one of the best scenic drives and is also the last stop before turning onto the road to Kuwohi.

newfound gap
Newfound Gap. Photo by Ashley @ TheSmokyMountains.com

Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome)

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

Great Smoky Mountains – Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi)

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Clingmans Dome Webcam
National Park Service
Live Webcam
LOCATION
Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi), Great Smoky Mountains National Park
ELEVATION
6,643 feet (2,025 meters)
VIEW DIRECTION
Looking North
Current Weather
Temperature
41 °F
Humidity
98 %
Wind
W 12 mph
Precipitation (1-Hr)
0.02 in.
Current Air Quality
Ozone (O3)
35 ppb
Good
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
4 µg/m³
Good
Data provided by National Park Service
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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.

clingmans dome
Clingmans Dome. Photo by Ashley @ TheSmokyMountains.com

Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) is the highest point in the National Park and one of the best scenic hikes. However, the road to Clingsman Dome is also closed during the winter.

Look Rock

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

Great Smoky Mountains – Look Rock

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LIVE
Look Rock Webcam
National Park Service
Live Webcam
LOCATION
Look Rock, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
ELEVATION
2,601 feet (793 meters)
VIEW DIRECTION
Looking East
Current Weather
Temperature
48 °F
Humidity
99 %
Wind
WSW 10 mph
Precipitation (1-Hr)
0.00 in.
Current Air Quality
Ozone (O3)
40 ppb
Good
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
5 µg/m³
Good
Data provided by National Park Service
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It’s a lesser-known location along the Foothills Parkway, and on a clear day, it allows you to easily view downtown Knoxville.

look rock tower
Look Rock. Photo by Ashley @ TheSmokyMountains.com

Purchase Knob

Purchase Knob’s webcam is in the furthest eastern part of the National Park

Great Smoky Mountains – Purchase Knob

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LIVE
Purchase Knob Webcam
National Park Service
Live Webcam
LOCATION
Purchase Knob, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
ELEVATION
5,086 feet (1,550 meters)
VIEW DIRECTION
Looking West
Current Weather
Temperature
44 °F
Humidity
94 %
Wind
NE 5 mph
Precipitation (1-Hr)
0.01 in.
Current Air Quality
Ozone (O3)
38 ppb
Good
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
6 µg/m³
Good
Data provided by National Park Service
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PhenoCams

PhenoCams are designed to provide daily images of foilage and vegetation, so they’re not live views. But they give you a good idea of what to expect for the landscape’s appearance. ‘

LeConte Creek Creek Camera

Twin Creek Elevated View of Mountains

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