About Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (13)
What Guests Are Saying
Families have enjoyed hosting reunions at Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion for many years, praising its beautiful location. However, there have been recent issues with access to water and bathroom facilities, which have caused frustrations during events. Despite these challenges, many groups still appreciate the venue and wish to continue using it for their gatherings.
What Guests Are Saying
Families have enjoyed hosting reunions at Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion for many years, praising its beautiful location. However, there have been recent issues with access to water and bathroom facilities, which have caused frustrations during events. Despite these challenges, many groups still appreciate the venue and wish to continue using it for their gatherings.
Review Summary
Meghan S
September 30, 2024
My family has been having our family reunion here for 50 years and we enjoy it each year . We are ready for next years reunion.
Christine H
July 17, 2024
This is a beautiful location and was perfect for the event I had planned. The only awareness for others reserving this space is that when we arrived the bathrooms were not opened and if I did not have park connections, that would have been difficult to navigate.
Stacey H
May 14, 2024
We love having our annual SC get together dinner at this location each year during our Gatlinburg Law Enforcement Conference. However, despite the prince going up from $60 to $75 and the requirement of parking tags ($5 per car), we have experienced more issues the past two years. Last year, there was no water either at the shelter or at the bathroom facilities. Thus, our cooks had to travel to bring jugs and jugs of water back to the facility in order to cook our Low Country boil. The same thing happened this year. The water was turned off, the bathrooms were locked and the water spigot was locked. We went to park HQ and they sent a lady up to turn the water on. However, she was only able to unlock the water and the bathroom and said that she did not have the key to actually turn the water on at the spigot. So, her unlocking it did not help us at all as the water wasn't turned on. She didn't help remedy that. Our cooks fortunately had a hose pipe and had to run it from the bathroom faucet to get water to boil. This is frustrating, especially when we have to go find someone to help and she doesn't help. Even still, we'd like to continue using it as the SC folks enjoy going there. But, you'd think we could at least have access to running water as the notes describe in light of the $75 facility fee.
thank you.
Brenda M
September 24, 2023
Had a wonderful time. Pavilion was clean. We enjoyed the day!
Laura F
June 28, 2023
Beautiful setting and easily accessible for the wheelchair bound in our group.
debbie h
October 29, 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Twin Creek Pavilion. It was clean and the restrooms were clean. We had about 50 people at our event. The area is absolutely gorgeous. Booking this pavilion was so easy online. You will not be disappointed.
Madelene R
October 14, 2022
Marilyn B
October 31, 2021
We have had our Sunday School in the Mountains at Twin Creeks for many years. It is our favorite place! We love the fireplace and electricity. The bathrooms are great and parking is sufficient for our group. It is the perfect place for a large group.
Sandra W
August 18, 2021
Had our wedding Aug 10th 2021, was fantastic. My only suggestion is if you have a summer wedding here.. bring fans. It got too hot and guest started leaving or it was the bear that showed up. But I would strongly recommend this location.
John B
August 6, 2020
Location Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion
Address:
Mailing Address Is: 107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
United States
From downtown Gatlinburg Tennessee, Turn south at stoplight #8 in Gatlinburg. Follow Historic Nature Trail Road to 4-way junction at access road to Park Vista Hotel. Go straight and continue 1.4 miles into the Park. turn right at Twin Creeks sign.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.6864 / -83.5019
Elevation: 589 feet
Policies & Rules
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A valid parking tag is required for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Having a picnic pavilion reservation does not exempt you from the parking tag requirement. |
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Over the last 10 years, an average of 339 negative human-bear encounters have been reported each year; many more go unreported. Visitors should be aware that high bear activity can occur in any area, and that your safety is not guaranteed. To increase your odds for a safe visit, please follow best practices for living and recreating in bear habitat. Stay alert and be prepared to react appropriately during possible encounters, and always report any unusual bear interactions as soon as possible. |
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Bear Habitat!! All food and items used to store or prepare food, including coolers, MUST be stored in the trunk or cab of your vehicle/s at all times when not in use. |
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Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters. |
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This rule is strictly enforced! |
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Potable water is available at restrooms but not at the pavilion. |
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Alcohol is allowed at designated picnic areas. |
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There are BBQ grills for charcoal fires. Wood fires are not allowed. |
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Decorations are allowed, provided they do not damage the structure (i.e. no staples) and are cleaned up on departure. Directional signs leading to the site are prohibited. |
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Commercial activity (for example, sales) is prohibited. |
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Weddings and wedding receptions require a separate permit in addition to the pavilion reservation; check the park website for Wedding and Special Event Permits |
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Keep your confirmation notice with you in the event of a conflict with a non-reservation party. Check-in 7:00am and checkout time for the Pavillion is 12:00 midnight. |
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A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required to fish in the park. Special regulations apply in the park. |
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Pets are permitted but cannot be left unattended. All pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails. |
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For additional park information call 865-436-1200 or visit www.nps.gov/grsm |