Questions about the Smokeis in Oct?

Hey Guys.....

We were thinking of a trip or two in Oct. for the Smokeis.....I know it is WALL to WALL up there the 2nd and 3rd week in Oct....but how are the trails?....can you find a spot to hang in the park at all?

Thanks for any input!

Athens

as far as the car camping/frontcountry sites, i have no idea.

but the backcountry and most of the interior campsites are a ghost town pretty much year round.

if you plan to hike the AT plan on shelters. if you do the BMT you can hang on the designated sites.

I was thinking of going around the same time...possibly the linville gorge, maybe we should get a crew together...