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Tennessee fall foliage
The Smoky Mountains live up to their name in autumn, when haze and foliage combine in a soft, colorful glow. Your RV can take you deep into the national park or to the lesser-crowded Cumberland Plateau, where quiet hollows and small towns offer a slower pace. Bring your hiking boots—trails like Alum Cave and Laurel Falls are especially magical when wrapped in fall color.
Typical peak
mid-October to early November
Leaf regions
Great Smoky Mountains, Cumberland Plateau, Cherokee National Forest
Nearest RV base
Elkmont Campground (Smokies)
Plan it honestly
Peak in the Smokies usually runs from mid-October to early November; check the state's current foliage report at tnstateparks.com.
Time it with the state's current foliage report: TN State Parks Fall Foliage .