Campsite #C60 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #C60 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 39-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (17)

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@patrickc406034 · Camped on Feb 13, 2026 at Campsite #C60
The sites are very close together with little vegetation between them. Also only one bathroom with two toilets serving 70ish sites, that are mostly occupied by people stopping in before they drive the cades cove loop. Bathrooms also have NO HAND SOAP because our park is free . The camping is not free and our state parks are free as well and somehow manage to be amazing. Worst and most bootleg park Ive ever been to, wish I hadnt have gone
@JeffS4172407 · Camped on Nov 6, 2025 at Campsite #C60
Beautiful area. You may want to bring a rake in the fall , the leaves are pretty thick.
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@ChristikB8C4F8 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #C60
We camped for a week in an inflatable tent and we loved it!! We love camping in Cades Cove. Everyone is so nice and the campground were clean and very well maintained! We are planning on going back New Years Eve.
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@RichardL555896 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #C60
Rangers were helpful campground was clean. Cades cove was awesome
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@MelissaM982934 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #C60
Spacious camp sites, level tent pad, clean restrooms. We heard barred owls calling at night! But glad to say our fellow campers were very quiet.
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@SarahC1505024 · Camped on Jun 27, 2023 at Campsite #C60
Location- great!!
Paved parking, tent pad, picnic table were good. No lantern hook.
Store was nice, but over priced.
Bathrooms were not cleaned, no soap.
-the worst camp bathroom of our trip (we camped a lot) by far
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@KathryneH78893 · Camped on Jun 5, 2023 at Campsite #C60
We had a very enjoyable visit at Cades Cove campground. We hiked up Gregory’s Bald the first day and rode the loop on no car day the second day. Then we drove over to Elkmont Campground to watch the Synchronous Fireflies put on their spectacular display. We stayed in our 25ft. RV.
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@KathryneH78893 · Camped on Jun 5, 2023 at Campsite #C60
We had a very enjoyable visit at Cades Cove campground. We hiked up Gregorys Bald the first day and rode the loop on no car day the second day. Then we drove over to Elkmont Campground to watch the Synchronous Fireflies put on their spectacular display. We stayed in our 25ft. RV.
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@EdwardW7454945 · Camped on May 2, 2023 at Campsite #C60
People checking in after 11 PM and the noise they create past 2 AM is unbelievable, never again. Not for us.
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@Christoph28961 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #C60
clean, neat camp site. Low level of noise from other campers. The tent pads are a good amenity
@ubiellyn873 · Camped on Jan 1, 2022 at Campsite #C60
The place wasn't what I expected, there was literally no one over there, no information in regards if you are at the right place or not and no one to ask questions. It might be the season but I would definitely not come back.
@HelenK5037403 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #C60
Oct 2021 was our third time staying at Cades Cove Campground. We love the non-generator loop and this year it was especially quiet even though it was mostly full. The drizzle may have been a factor, but we will definitely stay in this campground again when the Wednesday vehicle loop closure is in effect. Love the loop trails off the cove - recommend!!
@AmandaH801 · Camped on Jun 3, 2021 at Campsite #C60
The campground is clean, safe, and easy to navigate. I would love to see Cades Cove offer pay showers to allow for longer camping stays!
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@ScottJ445 · Camped on Apr 1, 2021 at Campsite #C60
The campground was really nice, with level concrete parking areas for your RV. Enjoyed doing the 11 mile loop multiple times in our RV, enjoying the turkeys, deer, and even saw a bear.
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@StevenD254 · Camped on Feb 25, 2021 at Campsite #C60
Very quiet and well maintained Campground and facilities. Would be helpful if there were an available land-line payphone to call outside numbers for emergencies as there is no cell service
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@TimothyR13A293 · Camped on Sep 22, 2020 at Campsite #C60
Campground clean,safe.Other campers there were very friendly.We enjoyed staying there very much. I was able to take photos of Black Bears and We rode around the loop on bicycles,very FUN! I look forward to staying at Cades Cove Campground again! The stay was Great!
@JeffW3710253 · Camped on Jun 8, 2020 at Campsite #C60
The campground was clean and quiet. We did have to remind our neighbor that we were in a no generator loop, but once we spoke to him, he did put the generator away. I'm glad we kept this reserveration. We were able to maintain social distance while hiking and enjoy nature during COVID.

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