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Campsite #C13 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #C13
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 60 ft | Pull-Through |
| 2 | fair |
4/3
Campsite #C13 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-Through parking, 60-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (12)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 83% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@TimothyP133669 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #C13
The sites were beautiful, the fall colors gorgeous, and the rangers most helpful with us and kind and courteous to all checking in. A great experience at Cades Cove. We will return.
No Service
@MichelleC42331 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #C13
Very easy to navigate, clean bathroom, but very close quarters for campsites.
Good
@ernestm8030667 · Camped on Aug 23, 2025 at Campsite #C13
Camp store closes at 5 pm, that is too early.
@AprilC1313313 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #C13
We loved our stay for this trip. If you don't mind the long drive to the Cove every time you need something from town. If you plan on just staying in Cades Cove and not going anywhere else it will be perfect for you.
@BobVC1931CF3C5 · Camped on Jul 25, 2023 at Campsite #C13
The experience on the whole was excellent.
No Service
@JamesM9879118 · Camped on May 12, 2023 at Campsite #C13
been there many times, always love it.
No Service
@DonaldP7877505 · Camped on Apr 25, 2023 at Campsite #C13
Nice campsite, clean restroom a short walk away. Cades Cove is a must see destination in the Smokies. If you have any flexibility on when to visit, I recommend doing it outside the most crowded seasons. During the week in April, May before Memorial Day and September after Labor Day are my favorite times to visit. Crowds are much smaller than summer or fall color season (particularly Monday through Friday), so you don't run into nearly as many "bear jams" along the Loop Road where traffic backs up. The trees and flowers are in bloom from mid April into early May. Wildlife is active, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon on sunny days and all day on cloudy/drizzly days. If you're a hiker, I recommend the 5 mile round trip hike to beautiful Abrams Falls. Another reason to see Cades Cove very early in the morning, in addition to more wildlife and smaller crowds, is that it is when the cove is most scenic with beautiful light and often with early morning fog.
One other area of the park that is only about 7 miles from Cades Cove and is usually not crowded is the Tremont area. There is a beautiful drive on a gravel road alongside a river with beautiful scenic spots along the way. There is a lovely easy hike along a river to multiple waterfalls from the parking area at the end of the road. There is also a hike from behind the visitor's center at the Tremont Institute to Spruce Flat Falls, that is at the low end of moderate difficulty and about a mile each way.
One thing to be aware of when visiting Cades Cove is that on Wednesdays from May through September, the Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles until noon. It can be accessed on those mornings only via bicycles and by walking. If you travel with bikes or want to rent one, those are good days to bike the loop and enjoy the park without the crowds and without having to worry about cars and exhaust fumes.
One other area of the park that is only about 7 miles from Cades Cove and is usually not crowded is the Tremont area. There is a beautiful drive on a gravel road alongside a river with beautiful scenic spots along the way. There is a lovely easy hike along a river to multiple waterfalls from the parking area at the end of the road. There is also a hike from behind the visitor's center at the Tremont Institute to Spruce Flat Falls, that is at the low end of moderate difficulty and about a mile each way.
One thing to be aware of when visiting Cades Cove is that on Wednesdays from May through September, the Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles until noon. It can be accessed on those mornings only via bicycles and by walking. If you travel with bikes or want to rent one, those are good days to bike the loop and enjoy the park without the crowds and without having to worry about cars and exhaust fumes.
@ChrisW1509692 · Camped on Jul 9, 2022 at Campsite #C13
Cades Cove is a magical place for all ages. My family and I camped in loop C - restrooms were clean and the grounds were well maintained with raised gravel tent boxes, a fire pit and a picnic table. The scenery and sounds of the National Park are extraordinary. Within 24 hours, we saw elk, black bear and cubs, turkey and babies, bats, deer, tadpoles, and many beautiful flowers. Ill recommend a couple must do activities: drive the loop in the morning (as close to dawn as possible) before the rush, and hike Spruce Flats Falls Trail (1 hour) to experience wildlife and swim in a waterfall. Ill recommend this site to others and will definitely return.
@PaulB8317136 · Camped on May 31, 2022 at Campsite #C13
Camping at Cades Cove is an opportunity to be close to nature. The well-maintained sites also feature quick access to the Cades Cove loop and a well stocked camp store, horseback riding stables, and numerous hiking trails.
@AnnetteM813 · Camped on Nov 3, 2021 at Campsite #C13
Beautiful park. Nice people. Great facilities (gift shop, bathrooms, etc. ) camping Spots are a bit tight!
No Service
@Lingl753 · Camped on Oct 10, 2021 at Campsite #C13
Overall good experience, bathrooms were near which is nice. Driving from newfound gap to cades cove at night is a bit dangerous and a lot of traffic at 6pm.
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