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Kuwohi Visitor Center

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
16
Coordinates
35.5574, -83.4960
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35.5574, -83.4960 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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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.

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
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

Passport Stamp for Great Smoky Mountains Clingmans Dome

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

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.

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
AddressClingmans Dome Road · Cherokee, NC 28719
Official pageOn nps.gov →

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Where is Kuwohi Visitor Center?

Kuwohi Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is at Clingmans Dome Road, Cherokee, NC.

What services does Kuwohi Visitor Center offer?

Kuwohi Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lists benches/seating, fire extinguisher, first aid kit available, food/drink - snacks, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, parking - auto, restroom, scenic view/photo spot, toilet - vault/composting, trailhead, trash/litter receptacles.

Is there a passport stamp at Kuwohi Visitor Center?

Yes. Kuwohi Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Passport Stamp for Great Smoky Mountains Clingmans Dome

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