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Kodak
Spend a half‑day in Kodak to see Douglas Lake and the Sevier County Fairgrounds, then head to nearby Pigeon Forge for more activities.
Kodak is a tiny community in Sevier County, Tennessee, best used as a quick stop for lake views and fairground events before exploring the larger tourist hubs of Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airport
- TYS
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kodak911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Sevier County Sheriff (non-emergency)865-453-4668
- Poison Control800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kodak, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyKodak is low‑risk; typical rural safety applies – watch for wildlife on roads and keep valuables secure at the lake.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 865-453-4668 Sevier County Sheriff (non-emergency) · 800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (about 45 km (28 mi) north, 45‑min drive).TYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (about 28 mi (45 km) north, 45‑min drive).
- Getting aroundCar is essential; the area has limited public transit.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café$2–4
- Budget bedRamada Limited room, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedComfort Suites room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedComfort Suites room, a night, per roomUS$210
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (about 45 km (28 mi) north, 45‑min drive)TYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (about 28 mi (45 km) north, 45‑min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Oct (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kodak: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential; the area has limited public transit. Use a rental or rideshare for short trips to the lake or nearby towns.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pigeon Forge
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round‑trip
Drive south on US‑321, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 20 minDrive south on US‑321, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 20 min
Theme parks, outlet malls, and mountain views.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cades Cove)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Drive west on TN‑66, about 45 km (28 mi), 45 minDrive west on TN‑66, about 28 mi (45 km), 45 min
Scenic loop, wildlife spotting; check park alerts.
Sevierville
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Drive north on US‑411, about 12 km (7.5 mi), 15 minDrive north on US‑411, about 7.5 mi (12 km), 15 min
Historic downtown, Dollywood nearby.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Comfort Suites
Minutes from Douglas Lake, Sevier County Fairgrounds
Ramada Limited Kodak / Pigeon Forge Area
Close to Winfield Dunn Pkwy, convenient for Pigeon Forge trips
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Comfort Suites room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × US$60 | US$120 |
| Lake boat rental (hour)2 × US$30 | US$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$57 |
| Trip total≈ US$314 per person per day, bed included | US$627 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before Tennessee sales tax. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | $2–4 |
| Fast-food meal | $6–10 |
| Gasoline (per gallon)check | $3.20–3.80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter weather can make lake roads icy; check conditions before driving.
- Summer weekends bring heavy traffic on US‑321 to Pigeon Forge.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Sevier County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 865-453-4668
- Poison Control
- 800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Sevier County Sheriff (non-emergency)865-453-4668
- Poison Control800-222-1222
Embassy
US consular services are in Knoxville (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day): about $55, insurance extra
- Taxi Kodak → Pigeon Forge (about 15 km): $30–45
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- Howdy — Hello (how-dee)
- Thanks — Thank you (thanks)
- Restroom? — Where is the restroom? (restroom?)
Kodak is unincorporated Sevier County; the sheriff's office covers it.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kodak. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental option for flexible lake access.
- Link to Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountains guides for extended stays.
Sources
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