Are ticks a problem in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

There have been 5 tick reports near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, KY, with 0 bites and 5 sightings. The most common species reported is the Unidentified. Check the Tick Map for the latest 2026 tick activity.

What kind of ticks are in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

The most commonly reported tick species in Great Smoky Mountains National Park include Unidentified. Each species carries different disease risks — see our species guide for identification help.

Tick Map

View MapMap

Ticks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, KY

5 tick reports from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, KY area.

View on full interactive map

Total Reports

Sightings

Bites

Species Found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Unidentified5 (100%)

Tick Safety in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Ticks are active in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, KY and surrounding areas. The most commonly reported species is the Unidentified, making up 100% of reports.

✓Wear light-colored clothing when walking in wooded areas or tall grass
✓Use EPA-registered tick repellent (DEET, picaridin, or IR3535)
✓Do a full-body tick check after being outdoors — especially behind ears, hairline, and waistband
✓Shower within 2 hours of coming inside
✓If bitten, remove the tick with fine-tipped tweezers and monitor for symptoms for 30 days