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Campsite #C17 at Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #C17
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 40 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | poor |
1/29
4/3
Campsite #C17 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 40-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (20)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 65% |
| 4 star | | 30% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@CynthiaM916014 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #C17
The sites have concrete parking surface, which is nice, and the road within the campground is well maintained. The sites are close together, and many of them dont have tree or shrub between for privacy. The bicycle concessioner repaired a busted tube for us, and while waiting, we had an opportunity to watch them - they were excellent.
No Service
@BarbaraS935217 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #C17
We camped in site C17. It was away from the congestion of the campground and close to the bathroom and nature trail. The site was level, the bathrooms were cleaned daily, the staff was excellent, and there was limited wifi at the front entrance in the event of an emergency or needed to check in at home. There is a well stocked store that serves some hot food and ice cream as well as souvenirs and supplies. The only area I would like to see more of are for the Rangers to be out and about. I will definitely stay here again.
No Service
@JanetC4565717 · Camped on Apr 29, 2024 at Campsite #C17
Just be aware that the campground is BEFORE the Cade CoVe loop....we ended up going all the way around the loop with our trailer?? And be aware that it is a LONG way in to the campground. Guess I didn't pay enough attention to the map. Also, no hookups but the bathrooms were quite fine and it was beautiful. The camp store is very fun but also quite expensive. Overall, an interesting time! Highlight was seeing 2 black bears on the loop - which Ade it all worth while!
No Service
@SherriH5EC645D · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #C17
We stayed in early September in site C17 and then a few days later in site C30. Site C17 was by far our favorite as it's across from a wooded area with a nature trail and the site is quite level. Site C30 was also nice, but no direct woods view and more of an incline. Both sites are very near the bathrooms. We also stayed a couple of nights in Elkmont campground and have to say that Cades Cove was by far our favorite and the place we'd camp again on a future visit. This is because of the Cades Cove camp store that offers hot food (hot dogs, chili, pizza, bbq sandwiches, hamburgers, etc.) as well as lots of snacks and grocery items, and the bathrooms at the camp store have hand soap (although they close at night).As far as the negative. We knew there were no showers, just sinks with cold water and flush toilets. We came prepared for that. However, the bathrooms are filthy. I'm not sure what the park service cleaning routine is, but it seemed non-existent to us. We suspect they empty trash (in the bathrooms that have trash cans) and that's it. You also need to know that there's no hand soap in the campground bathrooms. We learned that since these facilities need to remain available to campers 24/7 this is the way it has to be due to bears who will come in the restrooms because of the soap. We wanted to mention it so others can come prepared to carry a small soap with them.
No Service
@LaurieS7977874 · Camped on May 23, 2023 at Campsite #C17
Campsite c17 was in perfect shape when we arrived. The first night was so quiet but then we got new neighbors and the quiet was quickly over. Quiet hours are not enforced at all. The bathrooms were clean. Other than the noise from the neighbors it was great. There is poison ivy EVERYWHERE so just be aware of that.
No Service
@CherylT5290775 · Camped on Apr 18, 2023 at Campsite #C17
Camping right next to Cades Cove with all of its wildlife, trails and historic structures is always enjoyable. I love to ride my bike on the loop road and spend a lot of time on Sparks Lane and Hyatt Lane. I saw several bears on this trip including a mama with 3 cubs, as well as many turkeys and deer. The restrooms were clean and the campsites are not too crowded. I appreciated having WiFi to stay in touch with family. I do wish there was a greater ranger presence - Congress needs to better fund the National Park Service!
@NoraR2A6830868 · Camped on Nov 19, 2022 at Campsite #C17
Very kind staff. Beautiful park. Only thing is the bathrooms by the waterfall are horrendous. It was literally disgusting. Human feces everywhere. Couldnt even breathe. Why isnt tax money being used to maintain the national park?
@JohnR2194126 · Camped on Nov 2, 2022 at Campsite #C17
We stayed at the campground for two nights in our trailer. We drove around the 11-mile Cades Cove Scenic Loop and also I drove my electric bike around the loop. Very scenic. We saw a mother bear and three cubs and other bears and deer along the way.
@TomC6900040 · Camped on Jun 26, 2022 at Campsite #C17
This was our second visit to Cades Cove. It was 20 years ago. A lot has changed. Some good for us some not so good. If we were younger we would go back. Met great people. Our site was decent. Cade Cove is mysterious and a adventure . You dont want to miss. It was great to see the families with there children. I like that they get to experience the great outdoors.
@AbrahamB603345 · Camped on Jun 20, 2022 at Campsite #C17
Good shades on campsites. Saw a black bear in the woods near our campsites in the evening.
@LauraJ3772642 · Camped on Apr 21, 2022 at Campsite #C17
It was wonderful.Super nice campground and we just walked into the loop.All the campers around us were respectful and friendly.Saw 16 bears!
@JOEC631 · Camped on Jul 27, 2021 at Campsite #C17
Beautiful campground and wonderful staff!
No Service
@SaraK891 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #C17
The campground was wonderful. The sites we really spacious. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and have already booked another stay.
No Service
@PaulH724 · Camped on Apr 25, 2021 at Campsite #C17
We loved the beauty, simplicity and quite of camping in Cades Cove. We’re planning on coming again and staying longer. Thanks for a great campground. The only negative is the traffic in the cove loop road.
No Service
@PaulH7895659 · Camped on Apr 25, 2021 at Campsite #C17
We loved the beauty, simplicity and quite of camping in Cades Cove. Were planning on coming again and staying longer. Thanks for a great campground. The only negative is the traffic in the cove loop road.
@DanR5280240 · Camped on Aug 26, 2020 at Campsite #C17
Amazing place! Make sure to ride horses with Denise at Cades Cove Stables!
@AllisonE73AD49 · Camped on Oct 28, 2019 at Campsite #C17
We had a great camping experience! Make sure to do the bike loop when its closed to traffic, we were there nov 1 when it was open to car traffic and it was quite a challenge to stop the bike with all the bear watchers in cars! (But we made it!)
@JenniferC92685 · Camped on Oct 6, 2019 at Campsite #C17
We tent camped for 4 nights with our children who are 6 and 3. Our campsite was located very close to the restroom (which was clean) and right across the street from a mile hiking trail. This location was PERFECT for our family! The campground was very busy (to capacity) the sites in our area were close to each other but for the price and the fact that your camping in a national park, it couldnt be beat!
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