There are 18 webcams in the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area. Nine of the cameras are placed by businesses and provide information about traffic and crowds while nine are designed to provide information about wildlife, nature and weather in the area.
In 2021, the population of Gatlinburg was around 3,754 while Pigeon Forge had a population of 6,172. Each year the two cities average around 12 million visitors each year. Because there are so many visitors, the area does have a fairly high crime rate. Most crimes are property crimes such as burglary, theft and auto theft.