Campsite #C34 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #C34

20 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
36 ft Back-In
2 fair
C34
2/27
4/5
Campsite #C34 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 36-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (20)

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@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.
@roberty3083877 · Camped on Apr 28, 2025 at Campsite #C34
The park system recently installed new pads to park camper etc on. Very nice and level. We have had problems running our fridge because of an unlevel site.
AT&T
Good
@SarahMC6F3BDB4 · Camped on Jan 31, 2025 at Campsite #C34
Absolutely fantastic so peaceful quiet beautiful well spaced campsites
Verizon
No Service
@EddieJ339B1ABC · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #C34
Great loaction, easy to find my site, clean restrooms and friendly staff.
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #C34
What a wonderful campground, although it had no electric or water services it was a great experience. The loop road was incredibly fun to traverse.
Verizon
No Service
@AlanA34C954352 · Camped on Nov 15, 2023 at Campsite #C34
We stayed in C35 non-generator area. Small but adequate camp sites were clean and ideally situated for hiking. Convenient bear proof trash containers. The mens toilet facility was clean but the ladies side could use more attention. We would certainly stay again.
@Georgeg7674651 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #C34
Unable to answer
Verizon
No Service
@Georgeg7674651 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #C34
After visiting the camp ground, joined nps.gov.Good for checking what's open/closed for activities. Great camping.
Verizon
No Service
@CathyH3782470 · Camped on May 12, 2022 at Campsite #C34
Quiet, clean, beautiful
@ThomasH6812009 · Camped on Apr 13, 2022 at Campsite #C34
My time at the Cades Cove ( 10 days ) Outside of the campground was great lots to see. My time in the campground at C34 was poor. Other campers would not stop coming through our site DAY an NIGHT going to bathroom. The bathrooms where Filthly even after they got cleaned they took all of 5 min to clean each side. Never any soap. VERY Poorly run campground They never checked the site after someone left SO it never got cleaned up before the next camper. Our fire pit was so full I had to pull it up out of the ash to build a fire in it. Overall poorly Run It seems like they only want a revolving door Get you in get you out pay the fee
@ShawnC4338534 · Camped on Apr 11, 2022 at Campsite #C34
Saw 28 bears total during our trip love it there!!!
@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Feb 7, 2022 at Campsite #C34
You need to install(reinstall?) the wash sink on B loop
@KirbyH829 · Camped on Dec 26, 2021 at Campsite #C34
Smoky Mountain National Park is glorious.
Verizon
No Service
@JimW470 · Camped on Dec 2, 2021 at Campsite #C34
Clean; all worked; well organized.
AT&T
No Service
@ElizabethD742 · Camped on Mar 20, 2021 at Campsite #C34
We had such a great experience! This place is awesome and the park is stunning. The campsites are pretty close together but it wasn’t a huge concern. It was nice being so close to the loop road because it’s so busy we could be there really early. Bring bikes for the loop road or just to drive around the camp ground. So much fun!
T-Mobile
No Service
@AletaL334 · Camped on Mar 9, 2021 at Campsite #C34
There were campers who needed lessons on campground etiquette. One does not simply walk through the middle of occupied campsites on the way to the bath house! There should be limits on the length of time dogs are allowed to bark (in fact, I think one particular dog owner was a free-loader as he simply had a van and moved over one site when the reserved camper arrived!) we noticed that much-needed site improvement was under way. Alas, our site had not yet been done! Having gotten that bit out of the way, we had a glorious time with multiple bike rides around the Cove. The noon checkout time allowed us a turn around the Cove on our bikes the day we left!
AT&T
No Service
@JoelZ202 · Camped on Mar 4, 2021 at Campsite #C34
Clean, well kept. Beautiful area. Close to scenic loop , wildlife viewing and great hikes.
AT&T
No Service
@SophieC188 · Camped on Jan 1, 2021 at Campsite #C34
Had a great time at Cades Cove. We hiked a 15 mile loop up to Rocky Top and had a blast! The heated bathrooms were a nice reprieve from the chilly weather, but a note to all: please don't wash your dishes in the bathroom sink! The woman's bathroom luckily had 2 sinks, but by the 2nd night of our stay one was completely clogged with food. It was gross. We left the next morning so I can't comment on how quickly it was taken care of, but I encourage those tent camping to bring enough water to wash your dishes outside of the bathroom. :)
Verizon
No Service
@NormanS3965177 · Camped on Jun 19, 2020 at Campsite #C34
Cades Cover is a wonderful campground right in the heart of the Smokey Mountains. I had a tent site right next to one of the bathrooms. I thought it would be noisy at night due to the proximity to the bathroom but it was really peaceful and quiet.Thee is absolutely no cell service at the campground and no showers. There is a dump station with potable water.
@TedB2165756 · Camped on Oct 24, 2019 at Campsite #C34
Very busy. Slots kinda close. Fairly level.

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