Mount Le Conte
Mount Le Conte (or LeConte) is a mountain located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Sevier County, Tennessee.
A mountain, 6 mi southeast of Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is the nearest base
Gatlinburg is 6 miles northwest, with 352 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Gatlinburg. Green months are the mild ones.
Mount Le Conte
Mount Le Conte (or LeConte) is a mountain located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Sevier County, Tennessee. At 6,593 ft (2,010 m) it is the third highest peak in the national park, behind Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome) (6,643 ft (2,025 m)) and Mount Guyot (6,621 ft (2,018 m)). It is also the highest peak that is completely within Tennessee. From its immediate base to its summit, Mount Le Conte is the mountain with the highest relief east of the Rocky Mountains, rising 5,301 ft (1,616 m) from its base, near Gatlinburg, Tennessee (elevation 1,292 ft (394 m)). For comparison, Pre-1980 Mount St. Helens in Washington was roughly 5,000 ft (1,524 m) above its base.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 6,593 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 34K a year
Where to stay near Mount Le Conte
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Gatlinburg (352) and Pigeon Forge (358).
Gatlinburg
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,715 people · 34% vacation homes
6 mi northwest of Mount Le Conte
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mount Le Conte | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg 34% vacation homes | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 352 105 hotels · 11 motels · 14 inns & B&Bs · 216 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,715 | $332K | D |
| Pigeon Forge | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 358 140 hotels · 8 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 171 lodges & cabins · 20 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 6,598 | $292K | D− |
| Pittman Center 20% vacation homes | 8 mi north | 10 min | 67 11 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 52 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 462 | $432K | — |
| Cherokee | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 59 17 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 12 lodges & cabins · 15 campgrounds | 2,059 | $190K | — |
| Sevierville | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 95 49 hotels · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 28 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 19,010 | $290K | D |
| Bryson City | 16 mi south | 25 min | 61 12 hotels · 3 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 29 lodges & cabins · 11 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,525 | $243K | C− |
| Townsend 29% vacation homes | 18 mi west | 25 min | 58 13 hotels · 2 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 22 lodges & cabins · 14 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 640 | $371K | — |
| Cosby | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 33 4 hotels · 1 motel · 17 lodges & cabins · 11 campgrounds | 779 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mount Le Conte
Other well-known places within 67 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw111 mi Theme parkDollywood3.1M visitors a year
Big draw23 mi National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park11.5M visitors a year
Big draw37 mi MountainKuwohi
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaNeyland Stadium
Big draw66 mi MountainMount Mitchell421 mi Theme parkGhost Town in the Sky
513 mi MuseumAlcatraz East
58 mi MountainBrasstown BaldPhoto credits
Dollywood: Brian Stansberry (photographer), CC BY 2.5 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Scott Basford, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kuwohi: C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr., Public domain · Neyland Stadium: Neomrbungle, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Mitchell: Unknown, Public domain · Alcatraz East: EricaLewHouse, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain
Visiting Mount Le Conte
What town is Mount Le Conte near?
Gatlinburg, TN, about 6 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Mount Le Conte?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 71–84°.
What is the closest airport to Mount Le Conte?
McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 33 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mount Le Conte?
Gatlinburg (6 mi, 352 places to stay), Pigeon Forge (12 mi, 358 places to stay) and Pittman Center (8 mi, 67 places to stay).
Tips from people in Gatlinburg
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.