C54
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Campsite #C54 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #C54
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | no signal |
3/1
4/8
Campsite #C54 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (17)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 65% |
| 4 star | | 6% |
| 3 star | | 24% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 6% |
@Christina61525 · Camped on Feb 9, 2026 at Campsite #C54
Came during the off season and were one of just a few campsites occupied! Rangers were excellent and the sites clean. Bathroom didn't have hand soap which was a first in all our trips, but not sure if that is normal. Also there is an outlet in bathroom but no electric to it. Long drive from anywhere to get to, but worth it with the quietness and escape from all things city! Will return again!
No Service
@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Oct 23, 2024 at Campsite #C54
The campground was very clean and quiet. We enjoyed driving the codes cave loop and stopped several times to enjoy the countryside.
No Service
@TerryK1995544 · Camped on Jul 3, 2023 at Campsite #C54
we were there from July 3-9. the bathrooms were a mess they were never cleaned all they did was check the tissue paper. the grass around the camp ground was very high in places it was not safe because of not being able to see snakes, i am a 70 year old woman have camped in cades cove since i was 16 we camp at least once a month in the summer months and this year the campground has been in the worse shape i have ever seen it.
No Service
@AaronL2136601 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #C54
The campground was very quiet and peaceful and the facilities were functioning and clean.
No Service
@TimothyR25E129 · Camped on Oct 25, 2022 at Campsite #C54
Very quite!
@SherryC6679331 · Camped on Oct 12, 2022 at Campsite #C54
This is the third or fourth review I have given this year, of my Cades Cove experience. As always the cove and the mountains are beautiful. And we enjoyed our time there. However, the campground still leaves a lot to be desired. As I have reported before the dump station has only one working freshwater outlet. And it has been this way for a while. This trip, we were in C loop. The bathrooms closest to the front of the campground and the one used by most tent campers, was out of commission the entire time we were there. While this didnt really effect us, we have a bathroom in our camper, many other were very inconvenienced but this issue. Several of our fellow campers expressed their frustration about the bathrooms. At the very least camper should have been informed beforehand, that there would only be one working restroom for over 70 campsites. In addition the mens bath had only one working urinal. Also the campsite were untidy, with some trash left about. We love our Smoky Mountains and want other to love them as well. We can and should do better.
@LesaM5C6B2B0F5 · Camped on Oct 1, 2022 at Campsite #C54
We always have a great time. Its very quiet and peaceful there.
@ElaineND10E519 · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #C54
Loved it it was the first time my grandkids had ever been camping and they had a great time and want to come back.
@BrittaneyEB92B · Camped on Feb 26, 2022 at Campsite #C54
We try to make it here a few times a year and have always had a great time. Staff is friendly. Grounds are clean. We will be back again very soon!
@JimmyB8018171 · Camped on Feb 8, 2022 at Campsite #C54
Cades Cove in the winter is an entirely different experience compared to the crowded and noise campground of the summer. The bathroom was heated, I suppose to keep the water from freezing. It was quiet and except for a handful of other campers, we had the place to ourselves.
@GreggV302 · Camped on Nov 19, 2021 at Campsite #C54
Cades Cove is beautiful minus the graffiti that everyone seems to want to leave on and around the property. The volunteers here provide a ton of support and national park staff says they are stretched too thin and understaffed. Campground restrooms are dated. People misused and caused the one in our loop to be closed which never reopened or but it never had hand soap available. The loop we were redirected to use also never had soap available during our multi-day visit. Camp Host/ park volunteer, driving the car was gruff not exactly welcoming. Other guests are loud and were not considerate of others. The need a regular ranger patrolling here especially after quite hours. Hard to fully enjoy when the rangers ignore the issues.
@YingjiC568 · Camped on Oct 25, 2021 at Campsite #C54
Very pleasant setting. Excellent location. Near a store. Well maintained. Loved it!
@ShahaF622 · Camped on Aug 7, 2021 at Campsite #C54
It's really hard to get a camp site there. Somehow we managed one but couldn't sleep until 1am for some idiot camper kept singing until rangers came. Restrooms are so cramped that I had hard time getting in or closing the bathroom door. . ! Take $5-$10 more per night from campers and add more amenities. No good food options nearby either.
No Service
@JanelleM183983 · Camped on Dec 5, 2020 at Campsite #C54
Had a great time. Spaces and bathrooms were neat and clean. The camp site loops where the sites are located are smaller than the map perceives just FYI. Overall great stay
No Service
@KelliDF7473CCC · Camped on Oct 30, 2020 at Campsite #C54
The campground was surprisingly quiet, even though it was pretty close to full. We loved our site. The staff at the Ranger Station were very helpful. The firewood purchased at the camp store was sub-par, but it was good enough once split into much smaller pieces to get us through the night.
@PaulR7699704 · Camped on Jul 24, 2020 at Campsite #C54
Excellent campsite and we had a great time.
@BrittaneyEB92B · Camped on Nov 24, 2019 at Campsite #C54
This is our favorite place to camp. We tent camp and all of the pads we have used were in good shape. Bathrooms are clean and stayed stocked with paper. The heaters are wonderful when it's cold. Be sure to check out the nature trail in the back of the campground. Pay attention to the one way roads. Be courteous to your fellow campers and try to keep the dogs and radios quiet. Things certainly echo out there!
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