🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy GSMNP Parking Tag required ($5/day or $15/week)
🌊 About Greenbrier (Little Pigeon River)
Deep sections of the Little Pigeon River near the Greenbrier entrance, good for both swimming and sunbathing.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
GSMNP Parking Tag required ($5/day or $15/week)
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, mountain-fed
Water Type
River swimming holes
Managed By
National Park Service (GSMNP)
County
Sevier County, Tennessee
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Greenbrier Rd (off US-321), GSMNP
Access Notes:
Easy access via gravel Greenbrier Rd; large sunbathing rocks
✅ 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