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		62%
4 star		21%
3 star		9%
2 star		4%
1 star		2%

@DanielW5233823 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #B52

Very clean and quiet.

@ThomasM8282631 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #B31

Very nice campground

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #C35

We have stayed here before and love it. It's very clean and everyone is friendly. We like to ride our bikes here. Our site was next to the river which we enjoyed. The spaces are big and somewhat private. We will stay again if traveling in that area.

@TracyG3379421 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #C70

What a great stay

@TimothyP133669 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #C13

The sites were beautiful, the fall colors gorgeous, and the rangers most helpful with us and kind and courteous to all checking in. A great experience at Cades Cove. We will return.

@MarilynH396243 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #C35

Great stay! Please add recycling!

@TerryM5038212 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #C71

Glad the loop was open and had a nice stay.

@JustinM3391219 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #B38

Awesome place to camp! Abrams falls was a beautiful hike!

@ChristikB8C4F8 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #C60

We camped for a week in an inflatable tent and we loved it!! We love camping in Cades Cove. Everyone is so nice and the campground were clean and very well maintained! We are planning on going back New Years Eve.

@Stephanie22978 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #C37

Good location for Cades Cove Loop drive - which we walked to avoid the traffic! Also good proximity for activites led by park rangers - we did a Night Talk about animals and the stars which was fun.

@HaleyR1786039 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #B38

We had a blast primitive camping! Everyone in the park were respectful of quiet hours and the volunteers were friendly!

@GowthamMDD0F1B · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #C71

Good campsite by the river but no shade.

@CharlesU68FADE · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #C7

Site 7 was a great location with no campers across the road. Close to restroom and easy walk to the store. Tent area was level and site was spacious. Would stay at cades cove again.

@CristyF6D85F03 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #B71

Crowded, but still very enjoyable.

@JaneL3877914 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #B53

Loved the campground, good walking trails, friendly attendants and well kept.

@DebraR7956372 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #B52

While I love this campground, this particular site is not one I would book again. It has no privacy and is directly beside the path to the restroom. But for me it was a last minute reservation, and at least I was in the most beautiful place I know!!

@johnc3063297 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #B16

I've been coming to Cades Cove for years, never disappointed. We were in B16 this time. Excellent spot, fit our camper perfectly and not crowded on either side.

@SandyG7603397 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #C26

Always love camping at Cades Cove Campground. Restrooms are clean and convenient to camp sites. Good food and ice cream at the Camp Store. And of course all the scenic beauty and wildlife galore!

@StaceyPD6812B7 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #B2

Such a beautiful campground in a beautiful setting. We spent 3 lovely nights there in our 35 foot 5th-wheel.

@JenniferC92685 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #C2

Site was loud with all the traffic at the store. However being so close to Cades Cove was ideal. We had a great time!

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #B66

been camping there for 25 years straight just alsome the only downside i have there's not enough parking in the groupsite tent camping where we stay !!!

@DebbieH2027684 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #C52

Thanks to all the staff and volunteers who worked to keep the park and campgrounds open during the Shut Down. I was able to take my friends who camped with me around the 11 mile loop at Cades Cove that they had been on only once many years ago and they found it to be beautiful. I carry a laminated National Geographic map with me everywhere I hike and they have a nice one of Cades Cove and Elkmont. We hiked the beautiful Middle Prong Trail along Lynn Prong Creek which is always beautiful.

@CynthiaDE5273D · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #B85

I love Cades Cove, yes the Loop is a "carline" at times, but there is reason for that! Its absolutely breathtaking with the early morning fog and sunrise. The campground was really quiet and peaceful.

@SueJ8473142 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #B30

Crowded but well maintained nice sites.

@FrankH8FFA7CA6 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #C31

Beautiful area. Be prepared for lots of traffic

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