C31
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Campsite #C31 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #C31
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 51 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
3/3
4/30
Campsite #C31 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 51-foot driveway, 15 amp hookup, Accessible, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 52% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@SarahB5025907 · Camped on Nov 24, 2025 at Campsite #C31
Bathrooms were a mess, the camp ground is still beautiful and cades cove is God's country but the tourist of pigeon forge and gatlinburg have completely ruined it. They really should close the loop part of the year for the animals sake or either hire some rangers to enforce the laws of staying in your car, keep traffic moving, no feeding wildlife, littering ext ext.... some of those people on the loop should be banned for life!
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@FrankH8FFA7CA6 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #C31
Beautiful area. Be prepared for lots of traffic
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@ShawnM1338429 · Camped on Sep 20, 2025 at Campsite #C31
Everything was great. No issues at all. Will definitely be back again!
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@DanielN6100178 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #C31
Campground is great. One thing that could be improved is eliminating some of the poison ivy!! It was all around the post i was supposed to put the hang tag on, along the walking paths from the bathrooms to the sites etc. it would be great if this were sprayed.
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@KimA9943387 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #C31
Our group has been camping here for yearsalways loved it! Unfortunately, this year was not the same welcoming, friendly experience we have always had in the past. Beautiful place and love the bears
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@TomD9914097 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #C31
I use a CPAP machine and the 5 amp electrical availability at our campsite was key to a great stay. Usually I have to rely on my solar panel to recharge my battery - I don't have or want to use a generator and destroy the peaceful setting of a National Park. The use of solar can be problematic due to shady or cloudy conditions. I think all generator use should be banned in National Parks in favor of 5 AMP electrical!!
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@DrewH8277134 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #C31
Best part was the handicap site, that we occupied, had a 5 amp 120 volt electrical service for the site. This was planned when I reserved the site do to the need for a Cpap machine. I have not seen this elsewhere in the National Park system. They really should verify that the occupant of the site has the need for the electricity. Worked great for my wife and I wish other National Park campgrounds would offer this. Big advantage when a Cpap is needed and known of the campsites have electricity.
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@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Nov 2, 2023 at Campsite #C31
Ver nice experience except for the howling dog.
@PauletteVD8D1D · Camped on Oct 15, 2023 at Campsite #C31
Always love the peace and tranquility Cades Cove Campground offers.
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@JacalynT6A7C23 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #C31
We stayed in the generator-free loop and were very happy with the level pad and the nearby washroom with flush toilets, which was kept clean by park staff.
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@ElaineS4747953 · Camped on Mar 29, 2023 at Campsite #C31
Come for the hiking and stay for the ice cream!
I travelled here with a 35’ 5th wheel, long bed pickup and parked in site #C31, a dry, BI site for $11/night with the America the Beautiful Senior discount. The roads were asphalt and the sites were mainly gravel with a few concrete pads. The roads were okay to navigate, but take your time when traveling on Laurel Creek Road as it has some tighter curves. My wheels were on the yellow lines multiple times. This site was hard to back into due to the angle off the road and the number of obstructions – rocks, posts, and a culvert. It took some back and forth to get it in the site and positioned well. I had to park the truck sideways to get it off the road. The picnic table was on the wrong side of the rig, but there was a large tent pad to the rear that I used as an outdoor sitting area. The site is very spacious. Since it was early in the year, the leaves were not all out which was good for getting sun on my solar panels. The bathroom was right across the road which was convenient. There was no hot water in the bathroom and there are no showers anywhere in the park. I would not recommend coming in here with a rig any larger than mine as I was pushing it. If I was to come back I would pick any of these sites in the C Loop: 21, 29, 30, 50, 59 (more open overhead – solar), 74 (angle off the road is difficult but there were no obstructions.) On the B Loop: 4, 20, or 33 would be my top picks. The dump station had three spots which was nice. I liked the campground and the camp store had the BEST soft serve ice cream! It was a great treat after hiking all day.
I travelled here with a 35’ 5th wheel, long bed pickup and parked in site #C31, a dry, BI site for $11/night with the America the Beautiful Senior discount. The roads were asphalt and the sites were mainly gravel with a few concrete pads. The roads were okay to navigate, but take your time when traveling on Laurel Creek Road as it has some tighter curves. My wheels were on the yellow lines multiple times. This site was hard to back into due to the angle off the road and the number of obstructions – rocks, posts, and a culvert. It took some back and forth to get it in the site and positioned well. I had to park the truck sideways to get it off the road. The picnic table was on the wrong side of the rig, but there was a large tent pad to the rear that I used as an outdoor sitting area. The site is very spacious. Since it was early in the year, the leaves were not all out which was good for getting sun on my solar panels. The bathroom was right across the road which was convenient. There was no hot water in the bathroom and there are no showers anywhere in the park. I would not recommend coming in here with a rig any larger than mine as I was pushing it. If I was to come back I would pick any of these sites in the C Loop: 21, 29, 30, 50, 59 (more open overhead – solar), 74 (angle off the road is difficult but there were no obstructions.) On the B Loop: 4, 20, or 33 would be my top picks. The dump station had three spots which was nice. I liked the campground and the camp store had the BEST soft serve ice cream! It was a great treat after hiking all day.
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@ElaineS4747953 · Camped on Mar 29, 2023 at Campsite #C31
Come for the hiking and stay for the ice cream!I travelled here with a 35 5th wheel, long bed pickup and parked in site #C31, a dry, BI site for $11/night with the America the Beautiful Senior discount. The roads were asphalt and the sites were mainly gravel with a few concrete pads. The roads were okay to navigate, but take your time when traveling on Laurel Creek Road as it has some tighter curves. My wheels were on the yellow lines multiple times. This site was hard to back into due to the angle off the road and the number of obstructions rocks, posts, and a culvert. It took some back and forth to get it in the site and positioned well. I had to park the truck sideways to get it off the road. The picnic table was on the wrong side of the rig, but there was a large tent pad to the rear that I used as an outdoor sitting area. The site is very spacious. Since it was early in the year, the leaves were not all out which was good for getting sun on my solar panels. The bathroom was right across the road which was convenient. There was no hot water in the bathroom and there are no showers anywhere in the park. I would not recommend coming in here with a rig any larger than mine as I was pushing it. If I was to come back I would pick any of these sites in the C Loop: 21, 29, 30, 50, 59 (more open overhead solar), 74 (angle off the road is difficult but there were no obstructions.) On the B Loop: 4, 20, or 33 would be my top picks. The dump station had three spots which was nice. I liked the campground and the camp store had the BEST soft serve ice cream! It was a great treat after hiking all day.
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@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Mar 28, 2023 at Campsite #C31
Nice camp site, great staff, plenty to do. A great part of the GSMNP experience.
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@CarlP1183850 · Camped on Mar 4, 2023 at Campsite #C31
3 p's In Our Pod For God Our trip was alsome as always. Cades Cove is our home away from home just 72 miles away.
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@CarlP1183850 · Camped on May 28, 2022 at Campsite #C31
Our stay at campsite c31 was outstanding as usual will be returning last week of July and first week of August 2022. The staff here knows there jobs and do them well evenrestrooms rate 5stars.
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@MaryLMB52BDBBB · Camped on May 1, 2022 at Campsite #C31
The camp sites were nice. The bathrooms are outdated and need repaired. The panels in the mens bathroom were coming off the walls . The second sink was plugged up. In the women's bathroom the door latch was broken on one stall and a bent piece of wire had to be used to close the door. We were there in May and I was surprised how crowded the park was. I cant imagine it in July. There are only 3 stalls in the womens bathroom and you had to wait. There is not easy access to get potable water. It is usually at the bathroom. We saw very few people taking their dish water to dump in the toilet. Why do you waste all the toilet water to flush dish water? I am afraid the park is going to be destroyed from too many people.
@ShannonP288F4C · Camped on Mar 18, 2022 at Campsite #C31
Beautiful campground. Enjoyed seeing some wildlife.
@RoyG779 · Camped on Dec 10, 2021 at Campsite #C31
Not crowded and very quiet. We had a 40 ft 5th wheel and it was a bit tight backing into the slot, but it was manageable.
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@OliverK472 · Camped on Oct 11, 2021 at Campsite #C31
Clean facilities. Easy to reserve sites on line with recreation.gov. Great trails for hiking and biking. Had a great time relaxing with nature. The rangers were most professional and helpful.
@RickieH360 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #C31
Great place to camp and get away. The air is so clean and fresh, you can smell the evergreens, mountain laurel, see deer,squirrels,even bear right at your camp sites. It's even very nice to take a drive through the cove and see the beautiful mountains. We love this place we call home.
@LarryS981 · Camped on Jul 30, 2021 at Campsite #C31
Great site. Fabulous hiking.
@HelenS280 · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #C31
We had site C31 and the site was clean but everything was backwards! The picnic table and fire pit were on the backside of the camper and the power source for my medical machine was on the front side. Not a huge deal but somewhat inconvenient. Beware! The concrete pad is lined with poison ivy on the camper door side of the pad. All of that aside, the grounds were clean and the bathrooms were well maintained. The campgrounds were quiet at night. Do get ice cream at the camp store. It is amazing and be sure to bring your bicycle if you will be there on a Wednesday- the loop road is closed to cars and the bike ride was so peaceful and we did see a mana bear and 3 cubs.
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@AnitaG443 · Camped on May 5, 2021 at Campsite #C31
The campground restroom could use (definitely so) updating. It was in sad shape. Have been in much better NPS campgrounds (including Smokemont. Also the fact of no showers anywhere in the park will influence future trips to the park
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@arleneh167 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #C31
We had a great experience. We stayed in our RV so we did not experience the bathhouse facilities. I highly recommend the Wednesday car-free day to ride the loop road, 11 miles of several quite steep hills. No worry, many people walk their bikes up the hills. I also recommend the Anthony Creek trail at the end of the picnic area. It is really beautiful, especially after you cross the first bridge. Enjoy an ice cream at the campground store after your hike or bike ride.
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