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Parking clearance heights in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

AI-verified clearance heights for 36 parking garages, 4 tunnels, 5 low-clearance bridges in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Enter your vehicle height on the interactive map to see what fits.

36 parking garages

4 tunnels

5 low bridges

The tightest garage on file is Hollywood Wax Museum, posting 8'0". The lowest posted bridge clearance in the area is 10'0" at Low on-bridge clearance: NFA A324. 1 of these clearances have been AI-verified directly against the posted sign in Google Street View. 26 locations are flagged oversized-vehicle-friendly.

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Lowest clearance

8'0"

Hollywood Wax Museum

Highest clearance

8'0"

Hollywood Wax Museum

Oversized-friendly

RV / box-truck OK

RV parks

indexed

Parking garages (36)

McMahan Parking Garage
Unverified
520 Parkway
City-owned downtown garage. Center of strip.
Source: gatlinburg.com
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — Parking Garage
Unverified
88 River Rd
Aquarium garage.
Source: ripleyaquariums.com
Gatlinburg Space Needle Lot
Unverified
115 Historic Nature Trl
Observation tower + arcade.
Source: gatlinburgspaceneedle.com
Arts & Crafts Community Loop
No limit (uncovered)
Glades Rd
Oversized OK
8-mile loop of artist studios. Multiple surface lots.
Source: gatlinburgcrafts.com
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Unverified
234 Historic Nature Trail
Convention center lots.
Source: gatlinburg.com
Gatlinburg Welcome Center
No limit (uncovered)
1011 Banner Rd
Oversized OK
US-441 entrance to Gatlinburg. RV-friendly lot.
Source: gatlinburg.com
GSMNP — Sugarlands Visitor Center
No limit (uncovered)
1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd
Oversized OK
Main Tennessee entrance to Smokies. Large RV-capable lots.
Source: nps.gov/grsm
GSMNP — Newfound Gap Overlook
No limit (uncovered)
Newfound Gap Rd
Oversized OK
Highest pass across Smokies. Large surface lot.
Source: nps.gov/grsm
GSMNP — Clingmans Dome
No limit (uncovered)
Clingmans Dome Rd
Oversized OK
Highest point in TN (6,643'). Closed winters.
Source: nps.gov/grsm
GSMNP — Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
No limit (uncovered)
Historic Nature Trail
Scenic one-way loop. RV/bus prohibited on loop.
Source: nps.gov/grsm
GSMNP — Cades Cove Visitor Center
No limit (uncovered)
Cades Cove Loop Rd
Oversized OK
Popular 11mi loop drive. Wildlife viewing.
Source: nps.gov/grsm
Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
No limit (uncovered)
1001 Parkway
Tram base + lot. Mountain amusements.
Source: obergatlinburg.com
Ober Mountain Resort (ski area)
No limit (uncovered)
1339 Ski Mountain Rd
Oversized OK
Ski + theme park summit.
Source: obergatlinburg.com
Mynatt Park Lots
No limit (uncovered)
Historic Nature Trail & Twin Rvr Rd
Oversized OK
City park.
Source: gatlinburgtn.gov
The Island in Pigeon Forge
No limit (uncovered)
131 Island Dr, Pigeon Forge
Oversized OK
Entertainment complex. Massive surface + garage. ~10mi N.
Source: islandinpigeonforge.com
Dollywood Theme Park
No limit (uncovered)
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge
Oversized OK
Dolly Parton theme park. Large surface + RV sections.
Source: dollywood.com
Dollywood Splash Country
No limit (uncovered)
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd
Oversized OK
Adjacent water park.
Source: dollywood.com
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
No limit (uncovered)
1645 Parkway, Sevierville
Outlet mall ~15mi N.
Source: tangeroutlet.com
Titanic Museum (Pigeon Forge)
No limit (uncovered)
2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
Oversized OK
Half-scale Titanic replica.
Source: titanicpigeonforge.com
Hollywood Wax Museum
8'0"
106 Showplace Blvd, Pigeon Forge
✦ AI-verified
Wax museum. Verified 2026-04-23 from sign reading "8 FT" (pano qGDOd5xkk_Wv_iye2euVeQ, heading 270°, Claude confidence medium)
AI-verified from Google Street View on Apr 23, 2026 · see the sign · how we verify this
Wears Valley — Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
No limit (uncovered)
3570 Happy Hollow Ln, Townsend
Oversized OK
RV resort near alt Smokies entrance.
Source: littlearrowoutdoorresort.com
Gatlinburg Falls Hidden Valley Resort
No limit (uncovered)
1475 Cove Creek Rd
Oversized OK
Cabin resort.
Source: Needs verification
Oconaluftee Visitor Center + Mountain Farm Museum (NC side)
No limit (uncovered)
1194 Newfound Gap Rd, Cherokee NC
Oversized OK
NC side of GSMNP. Elk often visible. RV-friendly.
Source: nps.gov/grsm
Cherokee NC — Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Unverified
777 Casino Dr, Cherokee NC
Oversized OK
Casino + hotel. South of park via US-441.
Source: caesars.com
Nearest airport: McGhee Tyson (TYS)
Unverified
2055 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa
Knoxville airport ~40mi W.
Source: tys.org
KOA Holiday
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
River Plantation RV Resort
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
M & O Parking Lot
No limit (uncovered)
120 M and O Street
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: large capacity (58 spaces). 58 spaces.
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Burning Bush Parking Lot
No limit (uncovered)
1151 Parkway
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: large capacity (103 spaces). 103 spaces. Paid parking. Operator: Burning Bush Parking Lot.
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
The Ridge Outdoor Resort
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Pigeon Forge KOA
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site). Operator: KOA.
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Pine Mountain RV Park
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Lodge - Pigeon Forge
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Rivers Edge Campground
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Camp Riverslanding
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Public Parking Garage
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap

Tunnels (4)

GSMNP — Newfound Gap Road Tunnels
14'0"
US-441 tunnels
Multiple short tunnels on TN/NC crossing. Standard clearance.
Source: nps.gov/grsm
Prince Street
13'10"
Prince Street
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Tunnel (service)
14'0"
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Tunnel (service)
14'0"
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap

Low-clearance bridges (5)

Foothills Parkway Arches
Varies
Foothills Pkwy
Scenic parkway bridges. Commercial trucks restricted.
Source: nps.gov
Main Strip Low Bridges
14'0"
US-321 / US-441 in town
Standard.
Source: TDOT
Low on-bridge clearance: NFA A324
10'0"
NFA A324
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1875
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: NFA A358
10'0"
NFA A358
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1970
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: FAU 449
14'11"
FAU 449
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1984
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

Frequently asked

What's the lowest-clearance parking garage in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

The lowest verified clearance in Gatlinburg is 8'0" (96 inches) at Hollywood Wax Museum. Standard cars and small SUVs fit, but vans, RVs, and box trucks should look elsewhere.

What's the highest-clearance parking option in Gatlinburg?

Hollywood Wax Museum has the tallest verified clearance in Gatlinburg at 8'0" (96 inches), which accommodates most box trucks and smaller RVs.

Which parking facilities in Gatlinburg accept RVs or oversized vehicles?

26 facilities in Gatlinburg are explicitly marked as oversized-vehicle-friendly: Arts & Crafts Community Loop, Gatlinburg Welcome Center, GSMNP — Sugarlands Visitor Center and 23 more. See the full list on the interactive map at willifit.ai/#gatlinburg-tn.

Are there RV parks in Gatlinburg?

Yes. 5 RV park(s) are indexed in Gatlinburg, including KOA Holiday, River Plantation RV Resort, Pigeon Forge KOA and 2 more. RV parks have no overhead clearance — any vehicle size fits.

How is the clearance data verified?

1 of the 45 locations on this page are AI-verified: the posted clearance was read directly from the entrance sign in Google Street View using Claude Vision (Anthropic's image AI), and we store the exact Street View pano so you can open it and check the sign yourself. The remaining 44 are imported from OpenStreetMap and the U.S. National Bridge Inventory and are not individually verified. Always confirm at the posted sign before you drive.

Nearby cities

Knoxville, TN 29 mi
Asheville, NC 54 mi

⚠ Always verify at the sign. Posted clearances on this page are for planning. The only authoritative number is the sign at the garage entrance or bridge approach. Clearances can change due to re-paving, renovations, or weather. If you spot an inaccuracy, open the map and use the "Report clearance" button.

Parking clearance heights in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Parking garages (36)

McMahan Parking Garage

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — Parking Garage

Gatlinburg Space Needle Lot

Arts & Crafts Community Loop

Gatlinburg Convention Center

Gatlinburg Welcome Center

GSMNP — Sugarlands Visitor Center

GSMNP — Newfound Gap Overlook

GSMNP — Clingmans Dome

GSMNP — Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

GSMNP — Cades Cove Visitor Center

Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway

Ober Mountain Resort (ski area)

Mynatt Park Lots

The Island in Pigeon Forge

Dollywood Theme Park

Dollywood Splash Country

Tanger Outlets Sevierville

Titanic Museum (Pigeon Forge)

Hollywood Wax Museum

Wears Valley — Little Arrow Outdoor Resort

Gatlinburg Falls Hidden Valley Resort

Oconaluftee Visitor Center + Mountain Farm Museum (NC side)

Cherokee NC — Harrah's Cherokee Casino

Nearest airport: McGhee Tyson (TYS)

KOA Holiday

River Plantation RV Resort

M & O Parking Lot

Burning Bush Parking Lot

The Ridge Outdoor Resort

Pigeon Forge KOA

Pine Mountain RV Park

Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Lodge - Pigeon Forge

Rivers Edge Campground

Camp Riverslanding

Public Parking Garage

Tunnels (4)

GSMNP — Newfound Gap Road Tunnels

Prince Street

Tunnel (service)

Tunnel (service)

Low-clearance bridges (5)

Foothills Parkway Arches

Main Strip Low Bridges

Low on-bridge clearance: NFA A324

Low on-bridge clearance: NFA A358

Low on-bridge clearance: FAU 449

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