Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Cades Cove Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 7 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,807 feet. There are a total of 161 campsites including 27 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 130 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 2 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, general store, restroom, amphitheater, ice, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.

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4.4 out of 5

5 star		63%
4 star		21%
3 star		9%
2 star		4%
1 star		2%

@MarybethVBDCF4 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #B57

I thought this was very nice, even sites, concrete slabs. Back in sites for RV. The store was nicely stocked and had soft serve ice cream! They also had bike rentals. It is right next to Cades cove loop for early or late rides in the park. The loop closes around 815pm and opens at sunrise. I recommend the morning! There is no wifi or cell servive

@DonaldP7877505 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #C36

Rode our e-bikes around Cades Cove Loop and saw deer and bears. Campground was clean. Rode back into the cove at dark and saw the Fireflies. This campground should be high on your list.

@MelissaM982934 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #C60

Spacious camp sites, level tent pad, clean restrooms. We heard barred owls calling at night! But glad to say our fellow campers were very quiet.

@TaylorB7814498 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #C67

Campground was clean with working bathrooms. The campsite felt very close to the neighboring sites and people had to walk through our site to access the bathrooms. Overall a very good experience minus the comments above.

@NielH50D95BEBB · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #C3

The rangers were kind and helpful, especially the female ranger during check-in. I enjoyed the campsite! For hiking, I did the Chimney Tops trail for the first time. I hope that it will eventually open completely.

@MaryAnnE497645 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #B42

Very convenient to Cades Cove Loop. Campground is well maintained and restrooms are clean. Be sure to visit the store and get their ice cream!

@SarahG7471679 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #B51

We had a great time! B51 was very close to B53 but the family we were traveling with had that site and those two together make a great family space. Bathrooms were fine. Camp store had very little groceries, more souvenirs than anything but you could get a firewood, ice and a hot meal or two when needed. Both families were in tents larger than the pad provided so they did hang over a bit. We love Cades Cove and cant wait to go back!

@HaroldW7996571 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #B27

Very nice campground, lots of shade. Easy access to other park attractions. Some big generators were a bit of a nuisance but then generators were allowed in our loop. Lots of bears and Piliated Woodpeckers too!

@CraigG5548581 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #B10

Awesome place and showers would make it even better after a day of hiking to Abrams Falls

@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #C75

Quiet! Well kept campsites!

@BarbaraS935217 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #C17

We camped in site C17. It was away from the congestion of the campground and close to the bathroom and nature trail. The site was level, the bathrooms were cleaned daily, the staff was excellent, and there was limited wifi at the front entrance in the event of an emergency or needed to check in at home. There is a well stocked store that serves some hot food and ice cream as well as souvenirs and supplies. The only area I would like to see more of are for the Rangers to be out and about. I will definitely stay here again.

@JohnK6536193 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #B46

Great site, with easy access.... Very peaceful spot

@DaveC9955006 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #B47

Very nice campground. Our site was B-47 and was level. There were a couple of small branches that our 11 roof brushed when we backed in but were no problem for us. We enjoyed our time there which was too short. Next time we will be sure to bike the Cades Cove Loop road.

@RichardB341941 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #C34

I was unlucky and encountered three days of rain, varying from heavy mist to torrential downpour. Not the park's fault, but it certainly affected my experience. That said, I last visited the Smokies 50+ years ago and the experience was quite different. I liked the driving loop a lot and took some hikes from it; however, it was very crowded with cars stopping - as they were asked NOT to do. All in all a good time despite the rain, and I find the Smokies an all time wonderful Park.

@RickJ547AA53F1 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #C48

Ranger was helpful in modifying reservations to make my stay easier. Bathrooms were cleaned immaculately early each morning. The Cade Cove Loop was insanely backed up with traffic. Charge people to drive through. Generate $$$ for the park and maybe deter some drivers.

@WandaT24147316 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #C47

Cades Cove is a peaceful retreat nestled in the forests of the Smoky Mountains. The campsites have been improved with paved back-in spots that are practically level, which was delightful after a long drive. No need to fill up with water before making the trip. Fresh water is available at the campground (but not at your spot). There is no electricity to plug into, however generator areas are available to reserve. The bathroom facilities were clean and convenient.

@SueR99B4CE28A6 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #C14

Beautiful campground. Picnic area was fantastic also. Nice being so close to Cades Cove Loop. Cell signal available by the maintenance buildings in front of C8 area. WiFi available in the pavilion. Camp store nicely stocked. Loved staying here.

@CoreySEB6D611F · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #C17

Very helpful staff.

@TrippS0E3F7560 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #C58

Facilities were old and need of cleaning and maintenance. Campsites are too close together.

@MelonieE5640AC · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #B38

Best place on earth to me during the spring to see the bears and other wild life. Im down every other weekend.

@phylliss399978 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #C75

Great campground experience as usual. Love this campground!!

@DannaA6232480 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #B37

Nice site; quiet; clean restroom; walking distance to campground store. Accommodating staff at bike rental and checkout counter.

@LindaB8903771 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #B32

Great place to enjoy the outdoors

@DougS2680285 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #A4

Nice quiet campground in the midst of Cades Cove Loop! Easy check-in, site was as expected, beautiful surroundings.

@LeaW90547A6D44 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #C16

Trip would have been fabulous if cars were not on the Cades Cove Loop as park service website advertised. Several times cars ran me off the road while I biked the scenic loop. One person even blocked my way with his huge truck, proceeded to get out and yell violently at me to get off the road. That I had no right to be there on my bike. Really?!!! Cant yall drivers share? And why did the park decide to not honor their no-car Wednesday policy thus putting all of us cyclists who came to ride at risk? Very disappointing and NOT what I paid to camp and bike for. Beautiful but disturbingly dangerous. Would be an awesome ride without cars!

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