Kuwohi Visitor Center

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A sign that says "Clingmans Dome Information Center & Store" beside stairs near a brick building — Stop by the Clingmans Dome Information Center to get your questions answered and peruse the park bookstore. · NPS Photo

Town

Cherokee, NC

Services listed

Coordinates

35.5574, -83.4960

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35.5574, -83.4960 · Park boundary: National Park Service

About · Real sources only

Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome) is the tallest peak in the Smokies. Enjoy sweeping views of the Smokies—weather permitting—and get your park questions answered. Peruse a small bookstore and shop. Public restrooms are available.

Hours & season

Every day: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Hours vary seasonally. Closed in winter.

July and August · Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 · Every day 9:00AM - 6:00PM
July and August · Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 · Every day 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Closed in Winter · Dec 1, 2026 – Apr 1, 2027 · Closed

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

What's here · 16 listed by the NPS

Benches/SeatingFire ExtinguisherFirst Aid Kit AvailableFood/Drink - SnacksGifts/Souvenirs/BooksHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Park Newspaper AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentInformation Kiosk/Bulletin BoardParking - AutoRestroomScenic View/Photo SpotToilet - Vault/CompostingTrailheadTrash/Litter Receptacles

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Passport stamp

Passport Stamp for Great Smoky Mountains Clingmans Dome

Getting there

Located at the end of Clingmans Dome Road, seven miles from Newfound Gap Road.

Described in detail

This stone building was constructed in the 1930s and served originally as a restroom. Today it houses a park bookstore and souvenir shop. Knowledgeable volunteers provide information and a small assortment of exhibits convey information about air quality.

Photos · Real imagery only

A small group of people observing bookshelves and displays in a park bookstore. — NPS Photo

A building with exterior walls of various sized stones and a brown roof in front of evergreen trees. — NPS Photo

Rolling blue mountains below a partly cloudy sky with grass, shrubs, and trees in the foreground. — NPS Photo

Bookshelves and display structures with tshirts, stuffed animals, mugs, and other items for sale. — NPS Photo

Contact

AddressClingmans Dome Road · Cherokee, NC 28719

EmailGRSM_Smokies_Information@nps.gov

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