Look Rock, Foothills Parkway
Walland, TN
A 800 m paved path climbs from the Foothills Parkway to an observation tower with a 360° view of the Smokies. The parkway has no commercial traffic and several overlooks; free.
- Nearest town
- Walland, TN
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 35.6331, -83.9412
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Look Rock CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Look Rock, Foothills ParkwayTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Anthony Creek Horse CampCampsite10 mi from Look Rock, Foothills Parkway
- Citico Site 1Campsite11 mi from Look Rock, Foothills ParkwayTentsCaravansDogs allowedFree
- Notchy Creek CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Look Rock, Foothills ParkwayCaravans
- Lazy Acres RV ParkMotorhome stopover19 mi from Look Rock, Foothills Parkway · 66 pitchesMotorhomes
- Low Meadow FarmsCampsite21 mi from Look Rock, Foothills ParkwayTentsCaravans
All campsites in Tennessee · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Look Rock, Foothills Parkway?
Look Rock, Foothills Parkway is in Walland, TN, at GPS 35.6331, -83.9412. It is about 11 mi from Townsend.
Can you camp near Look Rock, Foothills Parkway?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Look Rock Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 65 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Look Rock, Foothills Parkway?
Look Rock, Foothills Parkway is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The quiet side of the Smokies: Foothills Parkway and Cades Cove.
What is there to see near Look Rock, Foothills Parkway?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cades Cove (7 mi), Tail of the Dragon (12 mi), Elkmont Campground (20 mi) and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail (25 mi).
When is the best time to visit Look Rock, Foothills Parkway?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)