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Campsite #C49 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #C49
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 38 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/26
2/28
Campsite #C49 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 38-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (19)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 74% |
| 4 star | | 21% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 5% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@UwePDA3BEA81A6 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #C49
Schade das der Loop gesperrt war. Wir konnten nichts unternehmen
Major Issues
@danb6262240 · Camped on May 3, 2025 at Campsite #C49
This was our first camping trip in our RV and we had a wonderful time. The camp sites were large and separated enough for privacy. Halfway around Cades Cove Loop, we took our Bronco onto Parsons Branch Road which was an amazing drive through the mountains and crossing streams.
Some Coverage
@NancyE54212837 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #C49
Stayed here for three nights end of April and loved it. Stayed at the campground, spot C49 and if was perfect, level concrete pad, close enough to bathrooms and plenty of private space around. There is no WiFi or phone service unless you go up to the amphitheater. Saw beats , turkeys and horses. Would stay here again, also at this time of year. Traffic thru the Cove was just busy enough. Wouldnt want to be hear during school breaks
No Service
@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #C49
Thanks for all the hard work the staff is putting in to get ready for the season.
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@ColbySC128DB8C · Camped on Feb 17, 2025 at Campsite #C49
We went in February for a quick one night trip. It was empty except we were right next to a rig with a generator due to low temps. I stopped by the ranger office to check in and they were super helpful in getting us switched up to a different site. Campground and bathrooms were super clean. And the stargazing was unmatched since trees were empty. I keep telling my kids I cant wait to get back to enjoy this place and explore more.
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@ReginaM4110698 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #C49
Very quiet. Arrived late, left early.
@AndreaS6053955 · Camped on May 1, 2023 at Campsite #C49
Great sites with convenient location to the park in general.
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@AidanB2CB315C8 · Camped on Aug 10, 2022 at Campsite #C49
For the price of the campground, showers (even if they weren't heated) would be nice. Other than that the sites were relatively close but nothing to complain about. Bathrooms were clean.
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@WayneA9638064 · Camped on Jun 8, 2022 at Campsite #C49
All he money that Is spent you think that there would not be buckets of water running down the ceiling/walls of the womens bathroom. DONT go there on Wednesdays since bicycles get the loop all to themselves. No cell since NPS doesnt want to disrupt the landscape but some genius has approved putting in a solar farm.
@BrentG471 · Camped on Dec 13, 2021 at Campsite #C49
The concrete pads are a great improvement. The bathroom being heated was also very nice. The repaving of the loop rode was very good. We went on a day hike to Abrams Falls and the improvements to the trail were great. It was our first winter camping trip to Cades Cove and it was much enjoyed. We plan on doing this again.
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@WilliamN120 · Camped on May 21, 2021 at Campsite #C49
We went on a nice walk or two. Saw squirrels, deer, and a bear! The campground was perfectly maintained and full but quiet. The store was great. One of our favorite places. We loved the nature trail.
No Service
@BrittanyP206 · Camped on Apr 4, 2021 at Campsite #C49
We love camping here! It’s beautiful, family friendly, and the bathrooms are always clean
No Service
@BrittanyPAB75C · Camped on Apr 4, 2021 at Campsite #C49
We love camping here! Its beautiful, family friendly, and the bathrooms are always clean
@MeganL830 · Camped on Mar 25, 2021 at Campsite #C49
Beautiful area. But was only half full and still overcrowded using the restroom, esp with social distancing, and someone was washing dishes in the bathroom sink because the outside station wasn't turned on. Yuck. Great location to loop and great shop on site - better gift shop than at the Visitor Center so stop here for souvenirs. We were here during torrential downpours and many sites flooded. Ours was fine but many others were not. Absolutely zero cell service until you are in Gatlinburg. Be prepared for crowds everywhere you go - every hike, every stop, everywhere.
No Service
@NancyC483 · Camped on Mar 14, 2021 at Campsite #C49
We stayed at Cades Cove and Smokemont campgrounds. When we moved to Smokemont we were pleasantly surprised to see that the ranger posted the weather forecast for the week. This was really helpful since there is no cell service at the campgrounds. I'd suggest that Cades Cove do the same.
No Service
@DanW8978335 · Camped on Sep 9, 2019 at Campsite #C49
Campsites are well spaced and maintained. Its our second trip and we loved it.
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