A visit to the GSMNP is not complete without a drive “over the top.” Newfound Gap, at 5,046 feet, is the lowest drivable pass through the Smokies and offers a myriad of ecosystems from the lowlands to higher altitudes. Along the way take a side trip to Clingmans Dome. At 6,643 feet, it is the highest point inside the park and offers an outstanding, 360-degree, 100-mile view on a clear day. Bring along a lunch from your Road Adventures camper and enjoy a grassy-meadow picnic with a 3.5 mile, roundtrip hike to Andrews Bald. If you prefer to drive to sights, try a cruise along the renowned Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina by heading over Newfound Gap to Big Cove Road, then Balsam Mountain Road and down to the Parkway. With stunning views, make use of the pull-outs to stretch your legs and take photos. After a full day of admiring the Smokies, you are sure to sleep well in your comfortable Road Adventures camper. With dozens of great campgrounds in communities surrounding the park, you’ll be able to choose the one that best meets your camping needs.