Campsite #C28 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Tent Site #C28

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Campsite #C28 Features: Walk-In access, Parallel parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (9)

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@QuinnC5205898 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #C28
Great campsite. Level tent pad, nice bathrooms, helpful information at the info kiosk.
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@JustineM930682 · Camped on Oct 13, 2024 at Campsite #C28
Beautiful spot. Saw bears twice at the campground!
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@PrescottT7D7EC · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #C28
The campground is in beautiful woods. In June, bird song and calls made a soundscape from dawn to dusk. At night an occasional owl or coyote call was heard. Trails lead in several directions from trailheads in walking distance of the campground.

The Cades Cove Loop Road is a big attraction, but it gets jammed up with cars causing the 11 mile trip to take 2 to 3 hours. The exception is Wednesday, when motor vehicles are excluded (except for e-bikes). The loop is perfectly lovely by bicycle or foot on a Wednesday, and a Tuesday night stay at the campground is a great way to stage a loop ride/walk.

The campground is well-kept, except there was no soap in restroom soap-dispensers due to a supply chain problem. The washroom has a sink for washing dishes. There are no showers in Cades Cove.
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@lukeg90BE2077F · Camped on Mar 31, 2023 at Campsite #C28
Beautiful location, plenty of trails to explore around and very helpful staff at the Visitor Centre
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@LeoS8439359366 · Camped on Jan 19, 2023 at Campsite #C28
Campsite was very clean and everything was in good shape. Only about 6 other campsites were booked while we were there. Very calm and quiet. Lots of wildlife action on ours and other sites throughout the grounds! Great location for hiking and wildlife photography. The only bad thing is due to the time of year, the camp store was closed so be prepared and have your own approved firewood and supplies ready on hand! Highly recommend!
@RogerS756 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #C28
Been coming to Cades Cove 1-2 times a year for many years. Always relaxing and the wildlife is amazing.
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@StephenW633 · Camped on Jul 12, 2021 at Campsite #C28
Great experience! Rangers and store staff were all more than helpful and the grounds were very clean.
AT&T
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@jerods385988A6 · Camped on Oct 28, 2019 at Campsite #C28
My favorite campground in the Smokies.
@EdwardJCE2863B · Camped on Oct 3, 2019 at Campsite #C28
Well maintained campground with plenty of trails for day hikes and a camp store for any supplies you might have forgotten.
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