🏞️ River Swim
🟡 Moderate GSMNP Parking Tag required ($5/day or $15/week)
🌊 About Townsend Wye (“The Y”)
A fork in the Little River popular for tubing and swimming, with small rapids, a jump-off rock, and large pools.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
GSMNP Parking Tag required ($5/day or $15/week)
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, mountain-fed
Water Type
Confluence/fork of Little River
Managed By
National Park Service (GSMNP)
County
Blount County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Little River Rd near Townsend entrance, GSMNP
Access Notes:
Roadside pull-offs; small rapids
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: GSMNP Parking Tag required ($5/day or $15/week)
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace