First hammock hang trip GSMNP

**Money** · 03-03-2017, 05:57

Heading into GSMNP for a two night trip today. This will be my first time in the hammock. Looks like low 20's, should be an adventure. Gonna be sleeping with a 12 deg down bag and my neoair pad. I will post pics and more when I get back.

**Billy Goat** · 03-03-2017, 06:23

May be your last time in a hammock when you get hit with that big fine. Can't hang in GSMNP.

Cheers,
the Goat

**Nodust** · 03-03-2017, 06:31

Originally Posted by Billy Goat

May be your last time in a hammock when you get hit with that big fine. Can't hang in GSMNP.

Cheers,
the Goat

I think you can, just not on the AT section through the park. Campsites not on the AT are hangable.

**Caminante** · 03-03-2017, 06:34

Originally Posted by Billy Goat

May be your last time in a hammock when you get hit with that big fine. Can't hang in GSMNP.

Cheers,
the Goat

That's utterly false, not sure where you heard that. With the exception of the AT shelters, GSMNP is hammock heaven.

**Roche** · 03-03-2017, 06:45

Originally Posted by Billy Goat

May be your last time in a hammock when you get hit with that big fine. Can't hang in GSMNP.

Please tell us about this "big fine" you received for hanging in GSMNP.......

**Billy Goat** · 03-03-2017, 08:01

I did not receive a fine, but when researching an AT thru, we found that through much of the Smokies some sites are shelter only and stealth camping is strictly prohibited. With a $500 or more fine fairly well enforced. There are tent sites near many shelters but unless there is an emergency situation setting up camp is forbidden outside of established sites. Maybe it's only along the AT, but I figured it would be across the board. Excuse me for trying to give someone a heads up that may not have know.
Cheers,
the Goat

**Chemguy** · 03-03-2017, 08:19

Nobody is incorrect here. It's the context that makes the difference, and Goat was simply trying to be helpful, as were all others. Hikers must use shelters. Shelter reservations are required in GSMNP. If the shelters are full of people having permits, then 'tenting' is allowed. (I assume that extends to hammocks) One can obtain a thru-hiker permit, also. Thru hikers can use the shelters, but must yield to those with permits. So, if non-reserved space is available in a shelter, or space is available in the shelter, then you must stay in the shelter. If space is not available, it is permissible to camp outside.

**TallPaul** · 03-03-2017, 08:21

You can hang at any site that doesn't have a shelter. If there is a shelter, you must stay in it.

**TallPaul** · 03-03-2017, 08:23

Originally Posted by Money

Heading into GSMNP for a two night trip today. This will be my first time in the hammock. Looks like low 20's, should be an adventure. Gonna be sleeping with a 12 deg down bag and my neoair pad. I will post pics and more when I get back.

Enjoy the trip Money. Looking forward to the report.

**Roche** · 03-03-2017, 08:52

Originally Posted by Billy Goat

Maybe it's only along the AT, but I figured it would be across the board. Excuse me for trying to give someone a heads up that may not have know. Jesus christ.

Just man up and admit you made an incorrect assumption.

Originally Posted by Chemguy

Nobody is incorrect here.

No, incorrect information was posted as fact. It was not maliciously done but it was incorrect.

Always go to the source for information https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvis...untry-regs.htm.