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Campsite #C9 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #C9
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 44 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
3/2
4/5
Campsite #C9 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 44-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (20)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 15% |
| 3 star | | 15% |
| 2 star | | 5% |
| 1 star | | 5% |
@GloriaR56F02BA · Camped on Jan 8, 2026 at Campsite #C9
Great campground, good trails close by.
No Service
No Service
@GloriaR56F02BA · Camped on Jan 8, 2026 at Campsite #C9
Great campground, good trails close by.
No Service
No Service
@SharonD4417162 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #C9
Easy checkin, great and helpful folks, accommodating experience for one night! Appreciate you!
@LaurieC75A77EB · Camped on Apr 17, 2025 at Campsite #C9
Nice campsite with great location. The fire pit was totally full of ashes so we had to dig out ashes before we could have a fire. I could not find a place to wash our dishes like was available at Elkmont. The ranger we met when checking out was extremely nice and apologetic for the fire pit. The store close to the camp was nice, but pricey. Just couldnt bring myself to pay $7 for ice cream or $45 for a cap.
No Service
@CraigP9880339 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #C9
i understand parts of campground not open this early in season ,but not even check in list of campsites posted. finding campsite was a guess
Major Issues
@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #C9
Campground was clean and well maintained. Nothing fancy, but for its location, just fine. Sites are level and big enough. Convenient to be at the start/end of the loop to do evening and early morning drives. Restrooms, while dated, were adequate. Camp store was well stocked. Will definitely be returning.
Major Issues
@ToddD7843035 · Camped on Sep 5, 2023 at Campsite #C9
C 9 level concrete pad large enough for trailer and truck. Very quiet (no generator loop). Clean bathrooms.
No Service
@HaydenFCD78947 · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #C9
So pretty. Nice staff. I lost my Fanny pack and the staff was super nice to help me find it. Pretty drive. Do it early in the morning before it gets too crowded.
No Service
@MiaD32100F5711 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #C9
Very helpful staff; hiking trails nearby; beautiful area.
No Service
@KathleenR03798 · Camped on Jan 10, 2023 at Campsite #C9
Well kept campground. Clean bathrooms. Thank you for a wonderful camping experience.
@MarkB1441206 · Camped on Sep 6, 2022 at Campsite #C9
Fire pits are not cleaned out regularly!Bath urinals were disgusting and never scrubbed are cleanedBack outdoor sink isnt cleaned regularly
@DianeW5694247 · Camped on May 2, 2022 at Campsite #C9
We had the most wonderful experience and time at Caves Cove last week. The campsites were lovely and beautifully spaced. The restroom facilities were functional but showing their age. Although clean they could use with some updating. The hiking was terrific but the best part of the trip was our bike ride around the loop on Wednesday ( no cars!! A pure delight!)The staff and volunteers were very helpful and friendly. I would return in a heartbeat.Thank you to all who work and volunteer to keep this such a lovely treasure.
@JosephK3270251 · Camped on Apr 7, 2022 at Campsite #C9
I love the smokies and all employees. I dislike the crowded bathrooms in April. Everything else great
@WarrenJ675 · Camped on Oct 28, 2021 at Campsite #C9
Emergency park closure due to severe weather (wind). No park entry; no camping.
@RonK279 · Camped on Oct 19, 2021 at Campsite #C9
Too much shade for solar users. Restrooms were clean. No Internet or cell service. Going to store, you can get Wifi.
Some Coverage
@JoannaC659 · Camped on Aug 24, 2021 at Campsite #C9
I noticed the improvements, but the main thing is the car free Wednesday!! That is awesome and I pedaled around 3 plus times, able to stop and go to the sights! I absolutely loved it. Also, the other bikers and walkers were mostly orderly and respectful, staying to the right, etc. Thank you to the decision makers. Why not all year long??
No Service
@MaryH208 · Camped on May 14, 2021 at Campsite #C9
Love Cades Cove! I have been camping here ever since I was a kid. Try to make reservations to camp at least once a year but visit many times a year. Love to come in May when the weather isn’t too hot or too cold. I highly recommend camping here. Rangers and volunteers are always helpful and nice to talk to. I recommend just exploring and walking the loop if possible. You get to experience so much more outside your vehicle. Oh and always get an ice cream from the campground store!!!!
No Service
@adamb848 · Camped on Mar 28, 2021 at Campsite #C9
Beautiful property, but no ranger station, no visible camp host, and park overcrowding will lead us to other sections of the park. Numerous day visitors using the campground bathrooms which were not so clean to start with. Management presence onsite would have helped alleviate this.
No Service
@RobbyD78D30338 · Camped on Nov 28, 2020 at Campsite #C9
Excellent campground and felt very safe during COVID. Highly recommend.
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