Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area
🌤 Weather at Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34–74 °F | 59–82 °F | 34–77 °F | 26–50 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Townsend 5S, 9 mi away, elevation 1,893 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area is a Class II Natural Scientific State Natural Area of about 239 acres in Sevier County, Tennessee. It lies about 5 miles east of Townsend. The EPA places it in the Southern Metasedimentary Mountains ecoregion (Level IV), part of the Blue Ridge. The land lies inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is managed by the National Park Service, not by Tennessee State Parks.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Designation | Class II Natural Scientific State Natural Area (TDEC) |
| Size | About 239 acres (TDEC boundary data) |
| County | Sevier County |
| Ecoregion | Southern Metasedimentary Mountains (EPA Level IV) |
| Managed by | National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (TDEC natural area data, PAD-US) |
Keep exploring: The closest state park profiles are Seven Islands State Birding Park (about 18 miles) and Fort Loudoun State Historic Park (about 31 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area?
It is in Sevier County, Tennessee, about 5 miles east of Townsend. The closest park profile on this site is Seven Islands State Birding Park, about 18 miles away in a straight line.
Who manages Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area?
TDEC’s natural area data list the National Park Service as the managing agency and list the site as open to the public. The federal PAD-US database places the land inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Before you go: Check current road and trail conditions with the National Park Service on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park conditions page.
Park Map
Plan your gear for Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area
From our editorial guides, matched to this park’s activities:
