Most people hope to see snow when they visit the Smoky Mountains in winter. When the Smoky Mountains get snow, they become a peaceful winter wonderland. Even though the area may not get much snow, there are some places you can visit where you’re almost guaranteed to experience winter magic. Here are the top places where you can play in snow in the Smokies this winter:
1. Ober Mountain
During the winter months, you’re pretty much guaranteed to be able to play in snow in the Smokies at Ober Mountain! This Gatlinburg attraction makes their own snow from mid December to early March so that you can enjoy snowy activities all winter long. Some of the winter activities you won’t want to miss include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, ice skating, and ice bumper cars. There’s even a designated Snow Zone where kids and adults can build snowmen, make snow angels, and have other snowy fun!
2. Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark
Another great place to visit where you can play in snow in the Smokies is Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark. This Pigeon Forge attraction offers outdoor snow tubing on the longest tubing hill in Tennessee! In the winter, they make their own real snow to provide a genuine outdoor snow tubing experience. Ride to the top of the tubing hill on the Magic Carpet Conveyors, then hop on your tube and race your friends or family down 500 feet of snow!
3. Pigeon Forge Snow
You can play in snow in the Smokies no matter the weather at Pigeon Forge Snow! This Pigeon Forge attraction is America’s first indoor snow park and offers snow tubing all year long. It’s always a comfortable 60 to 70 degrees inside this climate-controlled facility, so you don’t need to worry about getting too cold while having snowy fun. You can enjoy the excitement of indoor snow tubing and play around in the designated snow play area.
4. Smoky Mountain Hiking Trails
There’s a good chance of seeing snow in the Smokies at the higher elevations. The higher up you go in the mountains, the more likely you are to get to play in snow during winter. You can explore Smoky Mountain hiking trails to travel up to the higher elevations on foot. Some of the hiking trails where you’re most likely to experience snow include Chimney Tops, Alum Cave, and Charlies Bunion. Make sure you wear hiking boots with good traction in case the trails are covered with snow or ice.
Where to Stay in the Smokies This Winter
These are some of the best places where you can play in snow in the Smokies. If it snows while you’re in town, you might also get to see snow right outside your cozy cabin rental! Our Smoky Mountain cabins have great wooded and mountain views that become even more magical when blanketed in snow. Check out our selection of Smoky Mountain cabin rentals to book your ideal place to stay in the Smokies this winter!
