Great Smoky Mountains National Park$30
Cades Cove
Total sites: 161
Available Tonight: 9
Available this Weekend: 8
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 9
Available this Weekend: 8
Booking Window: 6 months
1,807 ft
78°F
59°F
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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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Campsite Reviews (1513)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 62% | |
| 4 star | 21% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@MaxA2A46437C16 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #C18
This was our first time camping here and we had a great time. The rangers were very helpful when we had to change sites. Bath houses were always clean. One of the best things is that we got to see a bear right in front of our site.
@SarahA7073307 · Camped on Aug 31, 2025 at Campsite #B40
We had a great time at Cades Cove campground. The spots were spacious and we enjoyed walking around. The park staff was wonderful as always!
@EduardoA14E6C9 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #B78
It was way too noisy and when the park rangers were told the first night they said oh they will be leaving the day after tomorrow. When told the second time they said its just one more night you should have heard them a couple of nights ago, they were really bad. In my opinion if the park rangers arent worried about minor things like that as they called it, what else are they ignoring. Or more importantly and worrisome if they cant make their authority be respected or taken seriously then how safe is it really to stay at the site.
@NanL15C03F6885 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #C33
As a 1st camping user, I feel comfortable here. Of course,as a 1st time visitor to GSMNP, camping is very good choice.
@SamuelO716EAA0 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #B50
Thanks so much for closing the loop to car traffic on Wednesdays. It was so enjoyable to ride our bikes around the loop without navigating cars!
@MadelynW840777 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #B16
It was a beautiful campground with lots of trees, level paved campsites. We cycled Cades Cove several times and it was a great experience. We enjoyed the historic buildings and history, saw bears with cubs and enjoyed biking at night. The bicycle shop changed our bike batteries for us and were very helpful. We hope to return again soon.
@AllisonB305998 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #C6
Staff was amazing and very helpful. Saw some turkeys and other birds in the campground. I chose the generator free loop hoping for a quieter experience. However, this seemed to be the gathering spot of several families having a get together, so people were very loud and kids were running and screaming all through the sites.
@AmosJ53CC3E9E3 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #C42
Our first time, and it was great. Very clean nice camp spots good size
@TaylorK7476819 · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #C20
Site C20 is excellent when its dry. We had a downpour and the tent pad flooded 1.5 deep. The bottom of the tent felt like a water bed. Everything in the tent got soaked. Our neighbors had the same problem.
@AJT3B387350C0F · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #B43
Beautiful Campground..just wish that they had at least a few hookups.
@PeggyK0F75BD72 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #C25
Quiet, beautiful, well-maintained campground. Very helpful and friendly employees. Lovely store.
@LeahC2D677BC6E · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #B49
Loved the campground!! The site was spacious for me and I felt extremely safe throughout my stay. Although cades cove is a very popular campsite, it still offered a quiet and secluded environment. The only small inconvenience was the distance to some good hikes. Many trails were only within driving distance.
@MaryT1149779 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #C18
Bathrooms very dated but kept clean. Good ranger/ worker ratio.
@RobertA1820332 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #A4
Although the rules state that generators have to be less than a certain DB level, it is not enforced. Its a long day when your neighbor runs their loud construction type generator 12 hours a day
@TimS7118881 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #B47
A bear wandered through our camp in the morning
@TimS7118881 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #B47
A bear wandered through our camp in the morning
@CHADL3739408 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #B1
Love Cades Covecheck out Pearl Harbor Tree!Beware limited phone reception.
@Constance983FC · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #C22
Absolutely beautiful Campground and surrounding scenery! Convenient Camp store selling wood, ice and other camp supplies. very friendly staff , historical buildings within the camp, several hikes from half mile to multiple miles. riding stable with beautiful horses right on premises. Scenic trails with wonderful guiding staff. the park is filled with nature and Wildlife! We have been there multiple times and will return again! A campground not to miss!!
@DonnieA34262A7 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #A5
very peaceful campground and area, best place to be close to nature and GOD's great creations.
@KyleB8650944 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #B6
It would be nice if they showed movies on the projector screen behind the bathrooms.
@PaulaB5328808 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #C59
Close to bathroom thru a rocky path.
@TimC9142347 · Camped on Jul 24, 2025 at Campsite #B8
Always a wonderful time. The ice cream at the store is a daily treat that cant be passed. We had a wonderful bear encounter at Abram's Creek. Just remember to keep your distance.
@RickC6666798 · Camped on Jul 24, 2025 at Campsite #C56
Exploring the cove near the end of the day can help avoid some of the crowds and increase your chances of spotting wildlife.
@TimothyF198489 · Camped on Jul 22, 2025 at Campsite #C67
Spacious campsites!
@LacyH2463EF6C2 · Camped on Jul 22, 2025 at Campsite #C16
Nobody is there to keep people from driving through all night long and most people camping there could care less if anyone else in there camping is trying to sleep. Vehicles were in and out all night long and people stopping to use restrooms slamming doors on their vehicles and being loud. Maybe just the other folks that night camping but we didnt sleep at all and left the next morning and had paid for 3 nights. Good place to stay if your deaf and blind probably
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