Attractions / Activities
Swimming & Fitness
Gatlinburg Community Center features an indoor jr. Olympic pool, Racquet Ball, Basketball, Bowling, Aerobics, and other  activities that visitors and residents alike can enjoy year-round for a small fee. Located just 4/10 mile from JMH office behind the Gatlinburg/Pittman High School. You can call the Community Center at (865) 436-4990 to find out their daily schedule, directions, and rates.
Numerous swimming sites can be found throughout the National Park; we've listed several below. A leisurely dip in a cool mountain stream or "tubing" down a river on a muggy summer day is an experience like no other. But always use caution and common sense, the rocks can be slippery and NEVER swim alone.
| Area |
Location |
Features |
| Big Creek |
State 32 from Cosby |
Quiet, peaceful area with a refreshing creek |
| Deep Creek |
Hwy. 19 from Cherokee |
Great for tubing, bring your own or rent one |
| Greenbrier |
Hwy. 321 from Gatlinburg |
Just pick any spot on the gorgeous middle prong of the Little Pigeon River. (Tubing) |
| Metcalf Bottoms |
Little River Road |
Wade in and skip rocks across this calm, wide area of the river. (Tubing) |
| The Sinks |
Little River Road |
The Smokies' deepest swimmin' hole |
| Townsend 'Wye' |
Little River Road and Laurel Creek Road Intersection. |
Placid stretch of river with grassy banks for sunbathing. (Tubing) |
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